Porsche 911 vs. Audi R8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and 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 Porsche 911 and the Audi R8.
In comparing the Porsche 911's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2023 Porsche 911 ranges from $129,991 to $399,994 while a used 2023 Audi R8 is priced between $163,762 to $275,495.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 911 loses 17 percent of its value and the Audi R8 loses 45 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 28 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 Porsche 911’s base engine makes 379 horsepower, and the Audi R8 base engine makes 562 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi R8 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
106100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
158600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
242791
Price Range:
129991 - 399994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
91
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8311
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
207174
Price Range:
163762 - 275495
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5175
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.999999 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
16.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
64.20547275143284
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5251910958810433
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
21 out of / 29Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 40Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
19 out of / 40Ranking
24 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Carrera T, Dakar, GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 Touring, Sport Classic, Targa 4, Targa 4 GTS, Targa 4S, Targa 50 Years Porsche Design, Turbo, Turbo S
Audi R8 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 / 50000 miles
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:
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
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
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):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 406 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):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
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
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
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
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
70.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3354 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Shark Blue
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Arctic Grey / Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic / Python Green
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red / Ruby Star Neo
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Atacama Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Choice of Color / Black/Iceland Green / Black/Mojave Beige / Classic Black / Classic Black/Cognac
Blue
Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue w/ Chalk Stitching / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Truffle Brown / Truffle Brown w/ Chalk Stitching
Gray
Slate Gray/Chalk / Slate Grey / Slate Grey w/ Chalk Stitching / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Green
Agave Green / Agave Green w/ Chalk Stitching
Red
Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
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
Blue
Not available
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
