Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009 – 2013) vs Audi R8 (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Audi R8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 517 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 315 km/h against 306 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,590 kg against 1,680 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Audi R8 is 53 mm longer than the Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V12 Vantage
2009 – 2013
|
Audi
R8
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 517 hp | 525 hp |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 315 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.6 L/100 km | 13.7 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,252 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,680 kg | 1,590 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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