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Compare Audi R8 42 facelift vs Audi RS 5 8T vs Audi A5 B8/8T3

Variants
4.2 FSI
4.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI
5.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI V10 plus
5.2 FSI V10 plus DCT
RS 5 Coupe
1.8 TFSI 160
1.8 TFSI 160 CVT
1.8 TFSI 170
1.8 TFSI 170 CVT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI 180
2.0 TFSI 180 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 CVT
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
2.7 TDI quattro AT
2.7 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 829 L / 29.3 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Passengers
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 295/30 R19
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1252 mm / 49.3 in
1366 mm / 53.8 in
1372 mm / 54.0 in
Size | Length
4440 mm / 174.8 in
4649 mm / 183.0 in
Size | Width
1860 mm / 73.2 in | 2020 mm / 79.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1582.0 mm / 62.3 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
CFSA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
89%
76%
56%
Pros
  • Improved V10 engine
  • New DCT transmission
  • Good handling
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Final iteration of the 4.2L V8
  • Generally good styling
  • Overall good handling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good diesel engines
  • Decent styling
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Very little cargo space
  • Front-heavy
  • Drivetrain durability concerns
  • Does not stand out from the A5 and S5
  • Unreliable petrol engines
  • CVT
  • Unreliable S tronic DCT
  • FWD-biased

Price

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