2017 Audi R8 vs. 2018 Audi R8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Audi R8 and 2018 Audi R8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Audi R8 and the 2018 Audi R8.
In comparing the 2017 Audi R8's and the 2018 Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi R8 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2017 Audi R8 and 2018 Audi R8 have the same fuel efficiency Based on this comparison of the 2017 Audi R8's and the 2018 Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi R8 is a better car than the 2018 Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2017 Audi R8 ranges from $89,157 to $145,650 while a used 2018 Audi R8 is priced between $116,595 to $163,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Audi R8 and the 2018 Audi R8 both lose 47.6 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Audi R8’s base engine makes 540 horsepower, and the 2018 Audi R8 base engine makes 532 horsepower. Both the R8 and the R8 are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 464 and 482 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
175100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
92106
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
38950 - 447000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
177100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
91675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
39950 - 453200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
127537
Price Range:
89157 - 145650
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
54701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
21559 - 148836
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20893
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
143047
Price Range:
116595 - 163000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
66135
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
24555 - 232640
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
26202
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9 - 21.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9 - 22.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0938161146819863
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.069768090906103
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.5 - 6.7
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 40Ranking
31 out of / 40Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 40Ranking
31 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
2018 Audi R8 Trim Levels
5.2 quattro V10, 5.2 quattro V10 Plus, 5.2 quattro V10 Plus Spyder, 5.2 quattro V10 Spyder, 5.2 V10 RWS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
540 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.141 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
532 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.134 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
295 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
307 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3836 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
49 inches
Length:
174.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3957 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
49 inches
Length:
174.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Camouflage Green Metallic
Red
Dynamite Red / Tango Red Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Camouflage Green Metallic
Red
Dynamite Red / Tango Red Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Silver Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Vermont Brown
Gray
Rotor Gray
Red
Express Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Silver Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Vermont Brown
Gray
Rotor Gray
Red
Express Red
