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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8vsAston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2024
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

S 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    685 Nm
    505 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    333 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • 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 MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
510hp380kW
436hp325kW
Torque
685Nm505lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
50.5s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
695km432mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,735cc289cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,942mm76in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,704mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,570mm62in
Rear track-
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
80L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
296g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
14.2 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 has 74 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
1,610 kg
3,549 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 MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
314 km/h
195 mph
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V83.6 s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 1.2 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 MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 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 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 2.3 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 MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
695 km
432 mi
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 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 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
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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 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 MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.8 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 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
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
436 hp
325 kW
Torque
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 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
695 km
432 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
296 g/km
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 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 V8 Vantage 4.0 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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