2012 Volkswagen GTD vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTD and 2012 Audi R8 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 357 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. 2012 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTD has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen GTD | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | GTD | R8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
