2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Audi S5 Convertible

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between R8 Convertible and S5 Convertible?

What we have here are two Convertibles from Audi with some differences, such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is an $114,000 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Audi R8 Convertible has a higher starting price than the 2017 Audi S5 Convertible. Also, the 2017 R8 Convertible has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 S5 Convertible gets 4 more mpg. In addition, the R8 Convertible is slightly shorter than the S5 Convertible. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Audi S5 Convertible seats two more the Audi R8 Convertible. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 5.2 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Sup Charg, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$175,100
$61,100
Engine
Engine
5.2L V-10
3.0L V-6 Supercharged
Horsepower
Horsepower
540 hp
333 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
3.5 sec
5.3 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 MPG
21 MPG
Width
Width
80.2 in
79.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.4 in
73.0 in
Length
Length
174.3 in
182.7 in
Height
Height
49.0 in
54.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.3 in
108.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.5 ft2
92.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.5 in
40.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
54.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
36.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
31.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
46.8 in

Costs

2017 Audi R8 Convertible

2017 Audi S5 Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
$3,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$589 (2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet 3.0 TFSI)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$28,503
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