Aston Martin Vantage vs. Audi R8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Aston Martin Vantage and Audi R8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Aston Martin Vantage and the Audi R8.
When we compare the Aston Martin Vantage's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin Vantage has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Aston Martin Vantage's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin Vantage is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2023 Aston Martin Vantage ranges from $149,932 to $400,383 while a used 2023 Audi R8 is priced between $165,990 to $305,549. For a new model, the Aston Martin Vantage's price is between $166,853 and $210,966, with the Audi R8 priced between $171,932 and $251,950.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Aston Martin Vantage loses 32 percent of its value and the Audi R8 loses 41.6 percent of its value. This means the Aston Martin Vantage retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Aston Martin Vantage’s base engine makes 503 horsepower, and the Audi R8 base engine makes 562 horsepower. The Vantage is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the Aston Martin Vantage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi R8. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$166,853 - $210,966
Starting MSRP:
$143,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$312,757
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$143,900 - $672,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$171,932 - $251,950
Starting MSRP:
$158,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$258,600
Price Range:
$149,932 - $400,383
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$368,459
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$202,134 - $658,520
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,402
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$226,175
Price Range:
$165,990 - $305,549
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,026
# Good or Great Deals:
3
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,882
Depreciation %:
33.3%
Resale Value $:
$96,018
Residual Value %:
66.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
33.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
19.1% - 39.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$68,320
Depreciation %:
43.1%
Resale Value $:
$90,280
Residual Value %:
56.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
35.5% - 45.8%
Aston Martin Vantage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin Vantage
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 2.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Aston Martin Vantage Rankings
Not yet available
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Aston Martin Vantage Trim Levels
Not yet available
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
503 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
505 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.149 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.157 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3373 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.7 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Arizona Bronze
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black / Satin Jet Black / Ultramarine Black
Blue
Frosted Glass Blue / Ion Blue / Satin Plasma Blue / Seychelles Blue
Gold
Golden Saffron
Gray
Apex Grey / China Grey / Cumberland Grey / Satin Solar Bronze / Satin Titanium Grey / Satin Xenon Grey / Titanium Grey / Xenon Grey
Green
1959 Racing Green / Aston Martin Racing Green / Buckinghamshire Green / Iridescent Emerald / Kermit Green / Lime Essence / Satin Aston Martin Racing Green
Orange
Cosmos Orange / Satin Golden Saffron
Purple
Royal Indigo
Red
Divine Red / Dubonnet Rosso / Hyper Red / Supernova Red
Silver
Aluminite Silver / Lightning Silver / Satin Aluminite Silver / Silver Birch Provenance
White
Lunar White / Neutron White / White Stone / Zenith White
Yellow
Cosmopolitan Yellow / Satin Lime Essence / Ultra Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gold
Not available
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Centenary Saddle Tan / Copper Tan Metallic / Oxford Tan
Black
Dark Knight
Blue
Arctic Blue / Aurora Blue / Blue Haze Metallic / Blue Indigo / Cote d'Azure Blue / Maltese Blue / Navy Blue / Pale Blue / Shark Blue
Brown
Bitter Chocolate / Ice Mocha / Red Oxide
Gray
Light Argento Metallic / Phantom Grey / Titanium Grey
Green
Absynthe Green / Eifel Green / Forest Green
Orange
Californian Poppy
Pink
Blush Pearl Metallic
Purple
Deep Purple
Red
Chancellor Red / Eclipse Red / Spicy Red / Vivid Red
White
Glacier White / Ivory / Ivory Gold Metallic
Yellow
Electron Yellow
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Blue
Not available
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
