2020 Audi R8 vs. 2020 Porsche 911
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi R8 and 2020 Porsche 911 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 2020 Audi R8 and the 2020 Porsche 911.
When comparing the 2020 Audi R8's and the 2020 Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi R8's and the 2020 Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Porsche 911 is a better car than the 2020 Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi R8 ranges from $142,999 to $196,604 while a used 2020 Porsche 911 is priced between $116,798 to $154,392.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Audi R8 loses 44.4 percent of its value and the 2020 Porsche 911 loses 28.2 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Porsche 911 retains 16.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Audi R8.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi R8 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Porsche 911's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Audi R8 being ranked 12 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 27. Out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Audi R8 is ranked 20 and the Porsche 911 is ranked 2.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi R8 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Porsche 911 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Audi R8’s base engine makes 562 horsepower, and the 2020 Porsche 911 base engine makes 379 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles.This gives the 2020 Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Audi R8 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$182,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$94,049
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$41,350 - $500,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$110,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$94,049
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$41,350 - $500,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$177,288
Price Range:
$142,999 - $196,604
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$80,113
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$32,174 - $182,277
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,855
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$134,380
Price Range:
$116,798 - $154,392
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$80,113
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$32,174 - $182,277
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
98
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,731
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.7 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.7 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 22.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 22.8
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
29 out of / 32Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
24 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Audi R8 Trim Levels
5.2 quattro V10 perform. Spyder, 5.2 quattro V10 Spyder, 5.2 quattro V10, 5.2 quattro V10 performance
2020 Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera S
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 / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.142 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.108 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):
13 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
274 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
287 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 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
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:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3957 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
49 inches
Length:
174.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3508 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
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:
235/40ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Ara Blue Crystal Effect / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Chalk
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic / GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Miami Blue / Night Blue Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown
Red
Express Red
Silver
Pastel Silver
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Iceland Green / Black/Mojave Beige
Brown
Truffle Brown / Truffle Brown w/ Chalk Stitching
Red
Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching
Silver
Not available
Blue
Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue w/ Chalk Stitching
Gray
Slate Gray/Chalk / Slate Grey / Slate Grey w/ Chalk Stitching
Green
Agave Green / Agave Green w/ Chalk Stitching
