2021 Audi R8 Spyder vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between R8 Spyder and i8 Roadster?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, model year, market segment, and ground shadow size. First of all, the is a newer vehicle by 2 model years. Also, the 2021 R8 Spyder has a more powerful engine than the 2019 i8 Roadster, and it gets 10.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the R8 Spyder has a slightly smaller body than the i8 Roadster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 5.2 L, Auto, All Wheel
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$208,100
$163,300
Engine
Engine
5.2 L/318
1.5 L/91 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
602 hp
369 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
13 MPG
68 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
20 MPG
70 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
16 MPG
69 MPGe
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.4 in
76.5 in
Length
Length
174.4 in
184.9 in
Height
Height
48.9 in
50.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.3 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.5 ft2
98.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.5 in
38.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
-
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
56.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
-

Costs

2021 Audi R8 Spyder

2019 BMW i8 Roadster

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $4,100
$2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,605 (2021 Audi R8 Spyder V10 RWD)
$939 (2019 BMW i8 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$7,500
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$67,780 - $69,380
$41,403
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