Audi R8 vs Porsche 911
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Coupes compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Audi R8
$268,500 when new
RRP when new — this model is no longer sold new in Australia
Coupe
Petrol
4.2-litre V8 petrol direct injection (FSI)
309kW
13.9 L/100km
ANCAP: no data
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Porsche 911
From $296,700
Coupe
Petrol
Petrol
290kW
10.6 L/100km
ANCAP: no data
135L
Audi R8: we're still completing length, width, height, wheelbase and kerb weight, plus 6 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
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Price Breakdown
The Audi R8 starts from $268,500 before on-road costs, while the Porsche 911 opens at $296,700. That makes the Audi R8 the more affordable entry point by $28,200.
Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $295,350 and $326,370 respectively.
Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Porsche 911 by roughly $4,705 in fuel alone.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems.
Drivetrain
The Audi R8 uses a 4.2-litre V8 petrol direct injection (FSI) producing 309kW and 430Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.
The Porsche 911 responds with a Petrol making 290kW and 450Nm, paired to a 8-speed pdk driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.1 seconds.
The Audi R8 has the clear power advantage at 309kW vs 290kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche 911 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
11.2m diameter
Average
Based on 11.2m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Average
Needs a 3-point turn (one reverse)
Needs about 10.0 m to swing round without stopping. Road is 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.9 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,962/year for the Audi R8 and $3,021/year for the Porsche 911. That is a $941 annual difference in favour of the Porsche 911.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Audi R8 if: You want the lower entry price, prioritise performance, or prefer Audi's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Porsche 911 if: You want lower running costs, or prefer Porsche's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
This is genuinely close. The Audi R8 and Porsche 911 trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The Porsche 911 will save you roughly $941 a year in fuel. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi R8 and Porsche 911?
The Audi R8 is the cheapest at $268,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Porsche 911 by $28,200.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Porsche 911 uses the least fuel at 10.6L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
None of Audi R8 and Porsche 911 carry a published ANCAP rating yet, so there is no crash result to compare. Check back as they are tested.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi R8 makes the most power at 309kW. The Porsche 911 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.1s.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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