Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12vsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Highest torque
    685 Nm
    505 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    245 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    695 km
    432 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
573hp427kW
510hp380kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
685Nm505lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
To 99% top speed
57.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,273mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,704mm106in
Front track
1,570mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
73L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
10.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
45.9 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has 63 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
685 Nm
505 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
1,530 kg
3,373 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
314 km/h
195 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V123.9 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V83.6 s

Although Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has more power, Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 0.3 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 4.2 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 mi
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 s
314 km/h
195 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
573 hp
427 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
245 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 98 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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