Audi R8 vs. Lamborghini Huracan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan 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 Audi R8 and the Lamborghini Huracan.
In comparing the Audi R8's and the Lamborghini Huracan's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lamborghini Huracan has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Lamborghini Huracan's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 is a better car than the Lamborghini Huracan.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi R8 ranges from $165,990 to $305,549 while a used 2024 Lamborghini Huracan is priced between $330,400 to $453,704. For a new model, the Audi R8's price is between $171,932 and $251,950, with the Lamborghini Huracan priced between $291,812 and $459,365.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi R8 loses 41.6 percent of its value and the Lamborghini Huracan loses 18.1 percent of its value. This means the Lamborghini Huracan retains 23.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 562 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Huracan base engine makes 631 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The Huracan is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. This gives the Audi R8 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lamborghini Huracan. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$171,932 - $251,950
Starting MSRP:
$158,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$291,812 - $459,365
Starting MSRP:
$246,170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$294,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$238,360 - $393,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$226,175
Price Range:
$165,990 - $305,549
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,331
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$380,856
Price Range:
$330,400 - $453,704
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$380,856
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$380,856 - $380,856
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
927
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$68,320
Depreciation %:
43.1%
Resale Value $:
$90,280
Residual Value %:
56.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
35.5% - 45.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$44,649
Depreciation %:
18.1%
Resale Value $:
$201,521
Residual Value %:
81.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
20.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
18.1% - 38%
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Huracan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Huracan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1 - 5.6
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 32Lamborghini Huracan Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lamborghini Huracan Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
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):
0.157 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
631 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
417 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.208 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 444 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
274 / 380 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:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
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:
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:
8 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:
3.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
46.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.7 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3040 lbs
Width:
88 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/30R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Nero Ade / Nero Ade with Arancio Dryope / Nero Ade with Arancio Leonis / Nero Ade with Bianco Leda / Nero Ade with Bianco Polar / Nero Ade with Blu Amon / Nero Ade with Blu Cepheus / Nero Ade with Blu Leandro / Nero Ade with Giallo Belenus / Nero Ade with Giallo Taurus / Nero Ade with Grigio Cronus / Nero Ade with Rosso Alala / Nero Ade with Rosso Andra / Nero Ade with Sabbia Nefertem / Nero Ade with Terra Asia / Nero Ade with Terra Emilia / Nero Ade with Verde Fauns / Nero Ade with Verde Hydra / Nero Ade with Verde Scandal / Nero Ade with Viola Acutus / Nero Ade with Viola Arene
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Gray
Grigio Octans / Grigio Octans and Terra Emilia / Grigio Octans with Arancio Dryope / Grigio Octans with Arancio Leonis / Grigio Octans with Bianco Leda / Grigio Octans with Bianco Polar / Grigio Octans with Blu Amon / Grigio Octans with Blu Cepheus / Grigio Octans with Giallo Belenus / Grigio Octans with Giallo Taurus / Grigio Octans with Grigio Cronus / Grigio Octans with Rosso Alala / Grigio Octans with Rosso Andra