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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8vsAston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · 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 V8 Vantage Roadster

4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2020-2024
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008

4.7 V8

426 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2016

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    685 Nm
    505 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,628 kg
    3,589 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    313 hp/t
    234 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    646 km
    401 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
510hp380kW
426hp318kW
Torque
685Nm505lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,628kg3,589lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.7s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
646km401mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,735cc289cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,942mm76in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,704mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,570mm62in
Rear track-
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume-
144L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
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 V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
14.9 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8 has 84 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8: 84 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
1,628 kg
3,589 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
306 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V83.8 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 1.1 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 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 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 Roadster 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 1.5 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 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
646 km
401 mi
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 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 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 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 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
3.8 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,628 kg
3,589 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
646 km
401 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
296 g/km
Trunk score
-
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 215 Nm more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

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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