Acura NSX vs Audi R8 (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$15,300
- NSX: 4 mpg better, 41 hp more.
- R8: $15,300 cheaper.
- NSX wins 4 of 7 measures.
| Measure | NSX | R8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $159,495 | $144,195 | R8 |
| Horsepower | 573 hp | 532 hp | NSX |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft to 476 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | NSX |
| Cargo, max | 3.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 3.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.8 in | 40.9 in | NSX |
| Length | 176.0 in | 174.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.3 in | 76.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 3,594 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 3.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9 s tested | 3.6 s estimate | NSX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| NSX SH-AWD $157,500 | R8 V10 Spyder RWD $154,900 | $2,600 |
| R8 V10 RWD $142,700 | NSX SH-AWD $157,500 | $14,800 |
Cost to run
R8 costs $12,718 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | NSX | R8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $159,495 | $144,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $170,466 | $157,748 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: NSX wins.
R8 wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | R8 | 10% |
| MPG | NSX | 19% |
| Power | NSX | 7% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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