Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs Ferrari 488 Spider
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Ferrari 488 Spider
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin V12 VantageBase | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin V12 VantageBase | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $186,195 (best) | $291,627 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin V12 VantageBase | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal | 22.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin V12 VantageBase | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 563 hp | 661 hp (best) |
| Torque | 457 lb-ft | 561 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.9 L (best) | 3.9 L |
| Cylinders | V12 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin V12 VantageBase | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.6 cu ft (best) | 8.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,671 lbs | 3,362 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in (best) |
| Length | 172.6 in | 179.8 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in (best) | — |
| Height | 49.2 in (best) | 47.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin V12 VantageBase | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Aston Martin V12 Vantage | Ferrari 488 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $186,195 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $291,627 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $197,395 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Roadster $200,695 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Roadster $211,895 MSRP | — |
Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs Ferrari 488 Spider FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage or 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage or 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage starts lower at $186,195.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage or 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider?
- The 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (186,195).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage or 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider?
- The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage or 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider?
- The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider leads on horsepower in this comparison (661).