Compare Audi R8 42 facelift vs Audi S5 8T
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
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT
4.2 FSI quattro
4.2 FSI quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
Passengers
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 295/30 R19
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1252 mm / 49.3 in
1369 mm / 53.9 in
Size | Length
4440 mm / 174.8 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
Performance
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Production
Availability
2012 ~ 2015
Reviews
Neofiliac score
89%
71%
Pros
- Improved V10 engine
- New DCT transmission
- Good handling
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Athletic styling
- Reasonable engine reliability
- Rather fine handling characteristics
Cons
- Very little cargo space
- Front heavy
- Does not stand out from the A5
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