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Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8vsAston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

S 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2016
VS

Aston Martin Vanquish II

6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    329 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    321 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    580 km
    360 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
436hp325kW
573hp427kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,739kg3,834lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
55.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
329hp/t246kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,570mm62in
-
Rear track
1,590mm63in
-
Trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions
321g/km
335g/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 S 4.7 V8Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V126,750 rpm5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
12.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 has 137 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 Vanquish II 6.0 V12: 137 hp (102 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
1,739 kg
3,834 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 2008S 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
295 km/h
183 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 2008S 4.7 V84.8 s
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V124.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 0.7 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 2008S 4.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12: 0.6 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 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
580 km
360 mi
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
542 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
4.1 s
295 km/h
183 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 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
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 2008S 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
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 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 2008S 4.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.1 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 2008S 4.7 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
436 hp
325 kW
573 hp
427 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,739 kg
3,834 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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-
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
542 km
337 mi
CO2 score
321 g/km
335 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 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.

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 S 4.7 V8Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

  • Has 137 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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