Aston Martin V8 Volante (2010 – 2014) vs Audi R8 Spyder (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi R8 Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 420 hp. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 290 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.6 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the lighter car, from 1,683 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,432 mm, the Audi R8 Spyder is 50 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Volante.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
2010 – 2014
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2014 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 430 hp |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 530,708 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.5 – 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 12.6 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,683 kg | 1,735 – 1,760 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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