Although important, engine power isn’t the only quality San Jose drivers look for in a sports coupe or convertible. The four-passenger 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera and the two-passenger 2020 Audi R8 not only astound with sky-high engine specs, they also utilize ultra-modern features and deliver noteworthy mpg ratings. If you’re considering one or the other, check out our Porsche 911 Carrera vs. Audi R8 comparison below!
| 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera | VS | 2020 Audi R8 |
|---|---|---|
| $91,100 | Starting MSRP* | $169,900 |
| 22 | City MPG | 13 |
| 30 | Highway MPG | 20 |
| Optional | Adaptive Cruise Control | Feature Not Offered |
| Optional | Forward Collision Mitigation with Emergency Braking | Feature Not Offered |
| Optional | Lane Keeping Assist | Feature Not Offered |
Priced at a starting MSRP of $169,900, the 2020 Audi R8 Coupe piles performance features, interior comforts, and infotainment systems on high. Some of its most notable standard amenities include the following:
Despite its astonishingly lower starting MSRP of $91,100, the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera Base quite literally gives the Audi R8 a run for its money. When you opt for the 911 Carrera, you’ll enjoy all of the above features and more for a less costly base rate.
While the 2020 Audi R8 offers stronger engine options, the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera lineup allows you to cruise the Los Gatos roadways for longer on less fuel. Available in two trims, V10 and V10 Performance, the 2020 Audi R8 achieves just 13 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway across the lineup. The base 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera, however, earns city and highway mpg ratings to suit your needs and never fails to exhilarate when you hit the gas.
You’d expect nothing less than reliable safety systems from sports coupes — and the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Carrera deliver. Both models come equipped with features like high-performance brakes, strategically placed airbags, traction and stability control, a rearview camera, and parking sensors. Surprisingly, driver assists are unavailable for the 2020 Audi R8 Coupe. In pleasant contrast, any of the 911 Carrera Coupes and Cabriolets can be equipped with:
If you’re looking for a fuel-efficient, feature-rich sports car, the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera offers a less costly alternative to the 2020 Audi R8. Contact Porsche Fremont near Los Altos and San Jose to schedule a walkaround and test drive with the incredible 911 Carrera Coupe or Cabriolet. We’re conveniently located at 5740 Cushing Parkway in Fremont, CA and have 911 Carrera lease specials!
*European model shown