Audi R8 Spyder (2011 – 2013) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (2011 – 2017): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 436 hp against 430 hp. The Audi R8 Spyder is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.8 s. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 299 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,610 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,432 mm, the Audi R8 Spyder is 50 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S.
| Specification |
Audi
R8 Spyder
2011 – 2013
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage S
2011 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2011 – 2017 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 430 hp | 436 hp |
| Torque | 530,708 Nm | 489 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 – 14.9 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,432 mm | 4,382 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 2,022 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,735 – 1,760 kg | 1,610 kg |
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