2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 and 2012 Audi TT were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Audi TT. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi TT.
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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | TT |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
