Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0vsAston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage

6.0

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

4.7 V8

426 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2016

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
517hp386kW
426hp318kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
489km304mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,735cc289cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,241mm49in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,570mm62in
Rear track-
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
296g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.06,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
14.6 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 kW
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 has 91 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0: 91 hp (68 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
305 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
489 km
304 mi
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 in
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
4.2 s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
489 km
304 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
296 g/km
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.61 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.05 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,453 L648 US gal539 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,292 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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