Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009 – 2013) vs Audi R8 Spyder (2010 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi R8 Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 517 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 312 km/h against 306 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.3 L/100 km against 13.6 L/100 km. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is the lighter car, from 1,680 kg against 1,795 kg. At 4,432 mm, the Audi R8 Spyder is 50 mm longer than the Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V12 Vantage
2009 – 2013
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| 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 | 3.8 – 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 311 – 312 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.6 L/100 km | 13.3 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,680 kg | 1,795 – 1,820 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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