Compare McLaren 12C Spider vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Audi TTS 8J Roadster

Variants
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1203 mm / 47.4 in
1244 mm / 49.0 in
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4509 mm / 177.5 in
4198 mm / 165.3 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
Weight
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
9J x 18
Wheelbase
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
30.7 m / 100.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.5 m / 405.1 ft
CO2 Emission
279 g/km
Fuel Economy
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
M838T
CDLB
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.7:1
12.5:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
137.1 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2014
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
87%
58%
Pros
  • Hardtop convertible
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Glorious 8500rpm redline
  • Great suspension setup
  • Characterful V10 engine
  • Glorious 8700rpm redline
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous with top down
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Some awkward angles
  • Engine not special
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only AWD

Price

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