Alfa Romeo 8C (2007 – 2009) vs Audi R8 (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 8C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.6 s. The Audi R8 has the higher top speed: 301 km/h against 293 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.6 L/100 km against 15.8 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo 8C is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,560 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
8C
2007 – 2009
|
Audi
R8
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h | 301 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.8 L/100 km | 13.6 – 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 kg | 1,560 – 1,610 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.