Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (2009 – 2011) 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 500 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 s against 3.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 13.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,645 kg against 1,795 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Turbo Cabriolet
2009 – 2011
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2011 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 500 hp | 525 hp |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.6 – 3.7 s | 3.8 – 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 306 – 311 km/h | 311 – 312 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 – 11.7 L/100 km | 13.3 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,450 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,645 – 1,670 kg | 1,795 – 1,820 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.