The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 452,400
€ 129,100
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Carrera GT is 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
45.9
75.6
83.5
49
75
79.9
75.6 in
Width
75 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
45.9 in
Height
49 in
107.5
181.6
104.3
174.4
181.6 in
Length
174.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.37 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
980
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
205 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
8 mpg
city
12 mpg
20 mpg
highway
No data
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
321 mi
Range
368 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
368 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
337.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
255.7 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
