Car comparison

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8vsDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008

N430 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

386 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    695 kg
    1,532 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    555 hp/t
    414 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Power
436hp325kW
386hp288kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
695kg1,532lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
35.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
7.8s
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
555hp/t414kW/t252hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
719Nm/t481lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
480km298mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
3,833mm151in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,122mm44in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,340mm92in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
144L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
48L
CO2 emissions
321g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
6.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
8.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
10.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
227 km/h
141 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 has 50 hp more than Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
695 kg
1,532 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V84.8 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI2.7 s

Although Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 has more power, Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 2.1 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 3.8 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
580 km
360 mi
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
480 km
298 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 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
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,833 mm
150.9 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
2.7 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Power
436 hp
325 kW
386 hp
288 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
2.7 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
695 kg
1,532 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,833 mm
150.9 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
480 km
298 mi
CO2 score
321 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
144 L
5.1 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 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 Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 995 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 297 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 143 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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