Lamborghini Aventador vs. Lamborghini Gallardo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lamborghini Aventador and Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Aventador and the Lamborghini Gallardo.
When we compare the Lamborghini Aventador's and the Lamborghini Gallardo's specifications and ratings, the Lamborghini Aventador has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lamborghini Gallardo has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lamborghini Aventador's and the Lamborghini Gallardo's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lamborghini Aventador’s base engine makes 691 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Gallardo base engine makes 550 horsepower. The Aventador is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The Gallardo is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. This gives the Lamborghini Gallardo the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lamborghini Aventador. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
397500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
338748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
279995 - 397500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
191900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
334659
Price Range:
273998 - 378770
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
231693
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
128726 - 334659
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12561
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12054
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Lamborghini Aventador Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Gallardo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Aventador
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Gallardo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0955654563598713
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.8 - 2.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4934987574936585
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lamborghini Aventador Rankings
Not yet available
Lamborghini Gallardo Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lamborghini Aventador Trim Levels
LP 700-4, LP 720-4 50 Anniversario
Lamborghini Gallardo Trim Levels
LP 550-2, LP 550-2 Spyder, LP 560-2 50th Anniversario, LP 560-4 Coupe, LP 560-4 Spyder, LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, LP 570-4 Squadra Corse, LP 570-4 Superleggera
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
691 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque:
509 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.169 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
550 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
397 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.181 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 18 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
262 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 20 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
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
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
3.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4085 lbs
Width:
89.1 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3042 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
171.1 inches
Wheelbase:
100.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Alderbaran / Nero Pegaso Metallic
Blue
Blu Hera Metallic
Gray
Grigio Antares Metallic / Grigio Estoque Metallic / Nero Nemesis Matt Finish
Orange
Arancio Argos Pearl / Arancio Atlas Pearl
Red
Marrone Apus Matt Finish
White
Bianco Canopus Matt Finish / Bianco Isis
Yellow
Giallo Evros / Giallo Orion Pearl
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Noctis
Blue
Blu Caelum / Blu Fontus Metallic
Gray
Grigio Lynx Metallic / Nero Nemesis Matt Finish
Orange
Arancio Borealis 3-Layer
Red
Marrone Apus Matt Finish
White
Bianco Monocerous Solid Color
Yellow
Giallo Horus Matt Finish / Giallo Midas 3-Layer
Silver
Grigio Thalasso Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Nero Ade
Brown
Terra Antiope/Nero Ade
Gray
Marrone Elpis / Marrone Elpis/Nero Ade / Terra Dirce/Nero Ade / Terra Semele/Nero Ade
Green
Verde Pan/Nero Ade
Orange
Arancio Dryope/Nero Ade
White
Bianco Polar/Nero Ade
Yellow
Giallo Taurus/Nero Ade
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Nero Perseus Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Blue
Blu Scylla
Red
Marrone Janus
