Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (2012 – 2018) vs Audi R8 Spyder (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi R8 Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 400 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is 59 mm longer than the Audi R8 Spyder.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
2012 – 2018
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 430 hp |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 530,708 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 4.7 s | 4.5 – 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 295 – 296 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 9.8 L/100 km | 12.6 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,535 kg | 1,735 – 1,760 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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