Audi R8 (2012 – 2015) vs Aston Martin Vanquish (2012 – 2018): specs compared
The Aston Martin Vanquish is the more powerful of the two, with up to 573 hp against 550 hp. The Audi R8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 s against 4.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 295 km/h. The Aston Martin Vanquish uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. The Audi R8 is the lighter car, from 1,635 kg against 1,739 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Aston Martin Vanquish is 279 mm longer than the Audi R8.
| Specification |
Audi
R8
2012 – 2015
|
Aston Martin
Vanquish
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 430 – 550 hp | 573 hp |
| Torque | 430 – 540 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 – 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 317 km/h | 295 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 – 14.2 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 2,068 mm |
| Height | 1,252 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,635 – 1,720 kg | 1,739 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.