Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs Audi R8
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 Audi R8
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Audi R8performance |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | performance |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Audi R8performance |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $103,300 (best) | $158,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Audi R8performance |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 19.3 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Audi R8performance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 562 hp (best) |
| Torque | 361 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.7 L | 5.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V10 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Audi R8performance |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.6 cu ft (best) | 8 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 551 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lbs (best) | 3,571 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in (best) |
| Length | 172.6 in | 174.4 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in | 76.4 in (best) |
| Height | 49.6 in (best) | 48.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Audi R8performance |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 V8 Vantage | Audi R8 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $103,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | performance $158,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT $109,000 MSRP | performance Spyder $171,000 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Roadster $117,800 MSRP | performance Spyder $222,100 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Roadster $123,500 MSRP | performance $209,700 MSRP |
| 5 | Base $121,295 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Base $126,995 MSRP | — |
| 7 | S $134,295 MSRP | — |
| 8 | S $139,995 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Roadster $135,795 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Roadster $141,495 MSRP | — |
| 11 | S Roadster $148,795 MSRP | — |
| 12 | S Roadster $154,495 MSRP | — |