The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 121,000
€ 128,900
€ 121,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder V8.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
49.8
73.4
81.3
49
75
79.9
73.4 in
Width
75 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.8 in
Height
49 in
102.4
172.4
104.3
174.8
172.4 in
Length
174.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
VH2
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM14
Engine Code
DKAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
347 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
180 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
8.98 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
17 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
360 mi
Range
345 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
360 mi
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Environmental Impact
261.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
272.8 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
