2011 Audi R8 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 490 kg more than 2011 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | R8 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
