Audi R8 (2012 – 2015) vs Aston Martin V12 Zagato (2012 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi R8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 517 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 s against 4.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 306 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,635 kg against 1,680 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Audi R8 is 56 mm longer than the Aston Martin V12 Zagato.
| Specification |
Audi
R8
2012 – 2015
|
Aston Martin
V12 Zagato
2012 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 430 – 550 hp | 517 hp |
| Torque | 430 – 540 Nm | 569 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 – 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 317 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 – 14.2 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,252 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,635 – 1,720 kg | 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.