Audi R8 vs. Lexus LFA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Lexus LFA 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 Lexus LFA.
When we compare the Audi R8's and the Lexus LFA's specifications and ratings, The Lexus LFA has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Lexus LFA's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LFA is a better car than the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 430 horsepower, and the Lexus LFA base engine makes 552 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$114,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$77,515
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$38,300 - $137,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$375,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$98,857
Price Range:
$69,745 - $141,535
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,027
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$15,906 - $98,857
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30,239
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,569
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LFA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LFA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 16.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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 / 32Lexus LFA Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lexus LFA Trim Levels
Base
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:
6 years / 70000 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:
430 hp @ 7900 rpm
Torque:
316 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.119 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
552 hp @ 8700 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 6800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.169 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 20 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
262 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
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
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
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:
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:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3605 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
49.3 inches
Length:
174.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
48 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
102.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Jet Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Lava Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Matte Black / Starlight Black
Blue
Aqua / Pearl Blue / Sky Blue / Slate Blue / Steel Blue
Gray
Metallic Silver / Pearl Gray / Steel Gray
Red
Pearl Red / Red
Silver
Not available
White
Pearl White / Whitest White
Beige
Ivory White
Brown
Brownstone / Pearl Brown
Gold
Crystal Gold
Green
Fresh Green / Lime Green / Mist Green / Moss Green
Orange
Orange / Sunset Orange
Pink
Passionate Pink
Purple
Black Amethyst / Lapis Lazuli / Lavender
Yellow
Pearl Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black / Black with Luxor Beige Stitching / Black with Red Stitching
Brown
Tuscan Brown
Gray
Limestone Gray
Red
Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
