Compare the2023 Ferrari 812VS 2023 Audi R8

Both the 812 and the R8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, front and rear parking sensors and available rearview cameras.

The 812 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The R8’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 812 for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the R8.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the 812 has a standard 800-amp battery. The R8’s 420-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 227 more horsepower (789 vs. 562) and 124 lbs.-ft. more torque (530 vs. 406) than the R8 RWD Performance’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10. The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 187 more horsepower (789 vs. 602) and 117 lbs.-ft. more torque (530 vs. 413) than the R8 Quattro/GT’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10.

The 812 has 5 gallons more fuel capacity than the R8 Coupe’s standard fuel tank (24.3 vs. 19.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The 812 has 3.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the R8 Spyder’s standard fuel tank (24.3 vs. 21.1 gallons).

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari 812 higher (3 out of 10) than the Audi R8 (1). This means the 812 produces up to 22.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the R8 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the 812’s brake rotors are larger than those on the R8:

For better traction, the 812 has larger tires than the R8 (F:275/35R20 & R:315/35R20 vs. F:245/30R20 & R:305/30R20).

The 812 offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the R8; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The 812 has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The R8’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The 812 offers an optional automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The R8 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 812’s wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than on the R8 (107.1 inches vs. 104.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 812 is 1 inch wider in the front and 1.8 inches wider in the rear than on the R8.

The design of the Ferrari 812 amounts to more than styling. The 812 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .288 Cd. That is significantly lower than the R8 (.36) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the 812 get better fuel mileage.

The 812’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The R8 doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

The 812 has 3.1 inches more front legroom and .4 inches more front shoulder room than the R8.

The 812 GTS has a much larger trunk with its top down than the R8 Spyder (7.42 vs. 4 cubic feet).

The 812’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The R8 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The 812 has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The R8 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The R8’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The 812’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The 812’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The R8’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

The 812’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The R8 doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.