Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2011 – 2013) vs Audi R8 (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Audi R8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 500 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 s against 3.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 311 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the lighter car, from 1,435 kg against 1,635 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 GT3 RS
2011 – 2013
|
Audi
R8
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 500 hp | 430 – 550 hp |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 430 – 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.5 – 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 311 km/h | 299 – 317 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 L/100 km | 12.4 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,252 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,355 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,435 kg | 1,635 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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