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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 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 Roadster · Facelift 2008

N430 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

S 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    436 hp
    325 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    296 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
436hp325kW
436hp325kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
4,735cc289cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
144L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
296g/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 Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
14.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
189 km/h
117 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
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 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
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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V84.8 s
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V84.8 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
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
625 km
388 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 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 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
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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 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 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 Facelift 2008 S 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.8 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
436 hp
325 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
296 g/km
296 g/km
Trunk score
144 L
5.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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