Aston Martin DB9 Volante (2010 – 2012) vs Audi R8 Spyder (2010 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi R8 Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 477 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 312 km/h against 306 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.3 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is the lighter car, from 1,760 kg against 1,795 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Aston Martin DB9 Volante is 277 mm longer than the Audi R8 Spyder.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB9 Volante
2010 – 2012
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2012 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 477 hp | 525 hp |
| Torque | 599 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 3.8 – 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 311 – 312 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.6 – 16.4 L/100 km | 13.3 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,760 – 1,780 kg | 1,795 – 1,820 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.