Audi R8 V8 Spyder (2015) Vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2015)

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Audi R8 Spyder (2015)

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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2015)

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Audi R8 Spyder (2015) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2015)Audi R8 V8 Spyder (2015)Volkswagen Golf GTI (2015)

Why is Audi R8 Spyder (2015) better than Golf GTI (2015)?

• 80 Nm higher maximum torque?430 Nmvs350 Nm
• 220 hp more horsepower?430 hpvs210 hp
• 197 mm shorter?1.25 mvs1.44 m
• 2.1x larger engine size?4.2 lvs2 l
• 1.6x larger fuel tank?80 lvs50 l
• 4 more cylinders?8vs4
• 16 more valves?32vs16

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Why is Golf GTI (2015) better than Audi R8 Spyder (2015)?

• 16.3l/100 km better fuel economy (city)?9.4l/100 kmvs25.7l/100 km
• Has stolen vehicle tracking system?
• 6.78x greater cargo volume?671 lvs99 l
• 7.2l/100 km better fuel economy (highway)?6.9l/100 kmvs14.1l/100 km
• Has a rear-view camera?
• Has in-car system?
• 20.2l/100 km better fuel economy (combined)?
• 106 mm narrower?1.8 mvs1.91 m

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General info

MSRP (Germany)

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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the vehicle in Germany.Car type

Convertible

Hatchback

The type of car.powertrain

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The type of powertrain.Fuel type

Gasoline (petrol)

Gasoline (petrol)

The type of fuel used by the vehicle.drivetrain

4WD

FWD

The drivetrain is a group of parts that work with the engine to move the wheels of the vehicle. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.Has dual-clutch transmission

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A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is an automated manual transmission that allows the driver to control gear-shifts themselves or to let the computer decide. Upshifts are extremely fast, resulting in smooth acceleration, and due to the uninterrupted power flow it also has the benefit of increasing fuel efficiency.instrument cluster type

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The type of instrument cluster, for example whether it’s a mix of analog and a digital display, or a TFT screen.onboard charger (kW)

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The rate of charging of the onboard charger, measured in kW.rear door type

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The type of rear door that the vehicle has.Show more

Dimensions

length

4.43 m

4.27 m

We consider a shorter length better because a compact chassis is generally easier to maneuver.width

1.91 m

1.8 m

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.height

1.25 m

1.44 m

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.cargo volume

99 l

671 l

A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things.cargo volume (seats down)

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1634 l

A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things. With some vehicles you can put the rear seats down in order to gain more space for cargo.frunk capacity

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The size of the frunk, the storage space located at the front of the car. They are more common in electric vehicles (EVs).front legroom

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The amount of legroom in the front seats.maximum headroom (front)

953mm

975mm

More headroom in the front of the car makes for a more comfortable driving experience, and is especially important for taller people.rear legroom

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The amount of legroom in the rear seats.Show more

Engine

top speed

299 km/h

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The fastest speed that the vehicle can reach.acceleration time (0-100 km/h)

4.6 s

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The time it takes for the car to accelerate from 0-100 kilometres per hour.horsepower

430 hp

210 hp

Horsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.horsepower (electric)

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The horsepower of the electric motor(s).power output (electric)

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The kW output of the motor in an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid. A higher kW output usually indicates a more powerful vehicle.maximum torque

430 Nm

350 Nm

Torque is a measurement of an engine’s power, closely related to horsepower. More torque indicates a more powerful vehicle and is also a good indication of its acceleration.torque (electric)

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The maximum torque of the electric motor(s).engine size

4.2 l

2 l

This measurement is the total volume of all the engine's cylinders, also known as the engine displacement. This is one of many aspects of an engine that determine its horsepower, but generally speaking a greater size indicates more power.compressor

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A compressor raises the intake air pressure supplied to an internal combustion engine. This helps provide higher torque and power output.Show more

Autonomy

Level of Automation (LoA)

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The Level of Automation (LoA) that the vehicle is capable of, ranging from level 0 to 5. Currently, there are only level 1 and 2 cars on the market.can self-park

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It uses a range of sensors to automatically park your car.has lane changing (SALC)

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Semi-automatic Lane Change (SALC) assists with changing lanes. When prompted by the driver, it will use various sensors to determine whether it’s safe to change lanes. The driver must then request the lane change, after which the vehicle will automatically steer into the new lane.has autonomous lane control

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Autonomous lane control (also known as lane centering) makes small steering adjustments to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.has highway assist

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Highway assist is an autonomous driving feature. It takes over various aspects of driving on the highway, such as lane maintenance, adjusting speed to traffic flow, and maintaining distance from the vehicle ahead.has Traffic Jam Assist

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Traffic Jam Assist is an autonomous driving feature. During traffic jams, it will keep the vehicle centered in the lane and stop/follow the vehicle ahead.has traffic light response

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The autonomous drive system is able to recognize and respond to traffic lights.

Safety

has rear collision avoidance

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It has a system that detects cross-traffic objects approaching the rear of the vehicle. If an object is detected, it will alert the driver (some vehicles will also apply the brakes).warns of low tire pressure

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The vehicle has a system to warn the driver when a tire’s pressure is low. This is also known as a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).airbags

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The type of airbags that the vehicle is fitted with.has a pedestrian avoidance system

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The vehicle has a system to help mitigate or avoid collisions with pedestrians and/or cyclists. Reactions range from warning the driver to actively braking the vehicle.has blind spot monitoring

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The vehicle is equipped with sensors to monitor blind spots. If a vehicle enters the blind spot, it will alert the driver with a visual or audible warning.has overtaking collision avoidance

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The overtaking sensor system has the ability to avoid a collision by moving the steering wheel or applying selective braking.has a collision avoidance system

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A collision avoidance system is a safety feature which uses sensors to monitor the road ahead to detect pedestrians, vehicles, and other obstacles. If there is risk of collision, it provides audible and visual warnings.has automatic emergency braking

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Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is a safety system that uses sensors to identify imminent collisions and automatically apply the brakes.parking distance system

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A system that helps the driver know how much space they have while parking. It could be sensors that give visual/audible cues, a camera/display, or a combination of both.Show more

Features

has hill holder

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The vehicle is fitted with a hill holder.has remote trunk opening

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The trunk/rear door can be opened remotely, e.g. from a button inside the vehicle.has electronic trunk closing

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The trunk/rear door can be closed electronically, e.g. from a button inside the vehicle.has an internet connection

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The vehicle has an internet connection (independent from any connected mobile devices).has auto side door closing

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The side doors of the vehicle can finish closing and latch automatically when not closed all the way (also known as soft close doors).has automatic trunk closing

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The rear door for the trunk can finish closing and latch automatically when not closed all the way (this is also known as a soft close door).has stop/go function

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The adaptive cruise control (ACC) system includes a stop/go function, for use in traffic jams.has remote lock/unlock

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Using an app on your phone, you can check the status of the windows/doors and lock or unlock them.has Apple CarPlay

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The vehicle has Apple CarPlay. To use it, you have to connect the vehicle to an iPhone.Show more

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