Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008

S 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2016
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    271 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.3 L/100 km
    12.2 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    289 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    605 km
    376 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    436 hp
    325 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
436hp325kW
430hp321kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight-
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,252mm49in
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
75L
CO2 emissions
321g/km
289g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (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 2008S 4.7 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
13.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
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
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
192 km/h
120 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 has 6 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 6 hp (4 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (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 2008S 4.7 V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,585 kg
3,494 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (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 2008S 4.7 V84.8 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.3 s

Although Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 0.5 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 1.4 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI 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 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
580 km
360 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
605 km
376 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.3 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 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
1,252 mm
49.3 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI 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 2008S 4.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.3 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
605 km
376 mi
CO2 score
321 g/km
289 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 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 Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S 4.7 V8
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 4.2 FSI V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

S 4.7 V8
S 4.7 V8
VS
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8vsAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
4.2 FSI V8
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8vsAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
S 4.7 V8
4.3 i V8 32V
VS
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8vsAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
4.2 FSI V8
5.2 FSI V10
VS
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8vsAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
S 4.7 V8
5.3 i V8 32V
VS
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8vsAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
4.2 FSI V8
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8vsAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
S 4.7 V8
4.3 i V8 32V
VS
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8vsAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V
4.2 FSI V8
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8vsAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
S 4.7 V8
4.0 V8
VS
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8vsAston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 20244.0 V8
4.2 FSI V8
2.5 TFSI plus
VS
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8vsAUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
S 4.7 V8
6.0 V12
VS
Aston MartinV8 VantageFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8vsAston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
4.2 FSI V8
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8vsAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Aston Martin V8 Vantage · Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 vs AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster