Audi S8 (1996 – 1999) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 354 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 13.7 L/100 km against 20.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,950 kg. At 5,034 mm, the Audi S8 is 284 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
1996 – 1999
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 – 360 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 410 – 430 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.7 L/100 km | 20.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 4,750 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,951 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.