Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs Porsche 911
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Porsche 911
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | Carrera |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $103,300 (best) | $135,500 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $113,998 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $204,825 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $469,998 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 17 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp (best) | 388 hp |
| Torque | 361 lb-ft (best) | 331 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.7 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.6 cu ft (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lbs | 3,342 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in (best) | 97 in |
| Length | 172.6 in | 179 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 49.6 in | 51 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $103,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Carrera $135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT $109,000 MSRP | Carrera $149,400 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Roadster $117,800 MSRP | Carrera T $148,000 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Roadster $123,500 MSRP | Carrera T $161,900 MSRP |
| 5 | Base $121,295 MSRP | Carrera S $156,200 MSRP |
| 6 | Base $126,995 MSRP | Carrera S $170,100 MSRP |
| 7 | S $134,295 MSRP | Carrera 4S $164,500 MSRP |
| 8 | S $139,995 MSRP | Carrera 4S $178,400 MSRP |
| 9 | Roadster $135,795 MSRP | 4S $180,200 MSRP |
| 10 | Roadster $141,495 MSRP | Carrera GTS $181,000 MSRP |
| 11 | S Roadster $148,795 MSRP | Carrera GTS $194,900 MSRP |
| 12 | S Roadster $154,495 MSRP | Carrera 4 GTS $189,300 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Carrera 4 GTS $203,300 MSRP |
| 14 | — | 911 4 GTS $203,300 MSRP |
| 15 | — | GT3 $235,800 MSRP |
| 16 | — | GT3 $235,800 MSRP |
| 17 | — | GT3 $273,000 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Turbo S $270,300 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Turbo S $284,300 MSRP |
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs Porsche 911 FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2027 Porsche 911?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs 2027 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2027 Porsche 911?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage starts lower at $103,300. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $113,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (103,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).
- Which has better seats: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on seats in this comparison (4).