2019 Acura NSX vs. 2019 Audi R8
If you are looking for a luxury sports car, be sure to check out the 2019 Acura NSX and the 2019 Audi R8. Read on to see the head-to-head comparison below.
Design
The 2019 Acura NSX conveys grace and aggression in its design. This vehicle was designed to optimize performance so factors like physics, motion, and mass were all taken into account with the design of this vehicle. The NSX has an Ultra-Rigid Space Frame that makes the base of this vehicle. Then, it is sculpted to be aerodynamic. The front of this vehicle has jewel eye headlights, long side mirror extensions, fender peaks, and hood vents for added performance. On the back of this vehicle, you have flying wing taillights, outer and inner exhaust outlets, and a center high mount stop light. Every part of the 2019 Acura NSX was intentionally designed to give you an unmistakable style and the best performance possible.
The Audi R8 has a design that has an angular front. The aggressive grille design has three small intakes above it, and the headlights are thin and sharp-looking. The back of this vehicle has a big diffuser and two oval tailpipes. This vehicle is designed to blend a beautiful form with a good function.
Performance
Next, let’s look at the performance of these two vehicles. In the 2019 NSX, you get a luxury performance sports car that uses a hybrid powertrain to give you an amazing performance.
The 2019 NSX is home to a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. This engine gives you 500-horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. However, those are not the real numbers because this engine is also paired with three electronic motors. These electronic motors are not added for fuel efficiency, they are in the NSX for optimum performance. This hybrid engine gives you direct electric torque from the electronic motors. This direct torque gives you improved acceleration and better steering and braking. When you add the electric motors in, you get up to 573-horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque total for the 2019 Acura NSX.
How is this powertrain put together? In the 2019 NSX, you have the V6 engine and the electric motor that drive the rear axle. Then, two smaller electric motors, called the twin-motor unit, are located on the front axle to give additional thrust. The Acura NSX gives you a great performance with performance features like all-wheel drive, an active vectoring system, and different driving modes. In this vehicle, you can get from zero to 60 in just 2.9 seconds and from zero to 100 in 7 seconds. The Acura NSX offers you a top speed of 191 miles per hour.
In the Audi R8, you can find a 5.2-liter V10 engine. This engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to deliver a smooth shifting experience. The engine gives you different horsepower depending on the model that you choose. In the Coupe and Spyder models, you can expect to get 540-horsepower from the R8. However, if you choose to upgrade to the V10 Plus model, you can get 610-horsepower.
The Audi R8 has four different driving modes as well with options including Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, and Individual. If you upgrade to the V10 Plus, you get a Performance mode as well. When it comes to speed, the base models can hit 199 miles per hour, and the V10 Plus models can hit 205 miles per hour. In the base models, you can go from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds, and in the V10 Plus model, you can do that in 3.2 seconds.
When it comes to performance, the 2019 Acura NSX seems to be the better option. This vehicle offers you the powerful hybrid performance that gives you more horsepower than the base engine in the Audi R8. The R8 offers you a slightly higher top-speed, but the Acura NSX can get you from zero to 60 faster than any of the R8 model options. The 2019 Acura NSX is one vehicle you will want to test drive for yourself.
Interior
On the inside of the Acura NSX, you can find two standard seats with perforated semi-aniline leather. The seats are power-adjustable and they are heated as well. The cockpit has a genuine leather steering wheel and a genuine leather instrument panel.
You also get some great features in the 2019 NSX. Some of the standard features include an infotainment system, Bluetooth, a navigation system, a 7-inch touchscreen, and two USB ports. You also get features like push button start, a proximity key, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a premium ELS Studio audio system. When it comes to safety features, you can get rear parking sensors, emergency brake assist, and a multi-angle rearview camera.
The interior of the 2019 Audi R8 has seating for two on Nappa leather upholstery. This vehicle also has standard heated front sport seats, and the seats are power-adjustable. In the V10 Plus model, you can get racing shell seats.
When it comes to interior features for the R8, you get features like Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, two USB ports, an infotainment system, and a rearview camera.
Both of these vehicles have high-end interior with a lot of great technology features. They both offer you heated leather seats, premium audio systems, and some other high-tech features. The better option just depends on your preferences.
Value
Finally, let’s take a look at the pricing and value offered by these two luxury sports cars. The 2019 Acura NSX has a price starting at around $157,500. It only has one trim available, but it does offer you different packages. The 2019 Audi R8 has three different trims, so its price can range from $163,000 to $229,500. The Audi doesn’t give you any better features or options that are worth the extra money. That means the 2019 Acura NSX offers you the better value. Be sure to check this vehicle out for yourself.