Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (2012 – 2015) 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 S Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,465 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is 59 mm longer than the Audi R8 Spyder.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
2012 – 2015
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | 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 | 299 – 301 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 | 1,808 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,465 – 1,485 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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