Car comparison

Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 4.7 V8vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

4.7 V8

426 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2016
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    294 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    635 km
    395 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
426hp318kW
430hp321kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight-
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
635km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
300L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
296g/km
294g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
300 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 4 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 AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,685 kg
3,715 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 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
300 km/h
186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V84.9 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 0.4 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 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
625 km
388 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
635 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 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 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 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 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 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 MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
4.5 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 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20084.7 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
635 km
395 mi
CO2 score
296 g/km
294 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 Facelift 2008 4.7 V8AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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