Nissan GT-R vs. Lamborghini Aventador
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan GT-R and Lamborghini Aventador 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 Nissan GT-R and the Lamborghini Aventador.
When we compare the Nissan GT-R's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lamborghini Aventador has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan GT-R's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Nissan GT-R ranges from $113,031 to $161,996 while a used 2021 Lamborghini Aventador is priced between $162,057 to $967,898.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan GT-R loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Lamborghini Aventador loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Lamborghini Aventador retains 15 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan GT-R.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan GT-R’s base engine makes 565 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Aventador base engine makes 759 horsepower. The GT-R is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The Aventador is rated to deliver an average of 10 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 338 miles. This gives the Nissan GT-R the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lamborghini Aventador. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$113,540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$92,977
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$41,750 - $500,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$522,948
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$332,051
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$96,950 - $1,695,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$133,985
Price Range:
$113,031 - $161,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$90,285
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$37,076 - $296,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,388
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$839,055
Price Range:
$162,057 - $967,898
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$309,779
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$94,583 - $839,055
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,897
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Aventador Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan GT-R
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
5.7 - 14.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1 - 20.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.7 - 4
Nissan GT-R Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 32Lamborghini Aventador Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
NISMO, NISMO Special Edition, Premium, T-spec
Lamborghini Aventador Trim Levels
LP 770-4 SVJ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
565 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
467 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
759 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
531 foot-lbs @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.226 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
8 / 15 / 10
Range (city/hwy):
180 / 338 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
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
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
79.0 cubic feet
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:
4.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3935 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
53.9 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3362 lbs
Width:
89.5 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/30ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue
Red
Solid Red
Silver
Super Silver Quadcoat
White
Pearl White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Rakuda Tan
Black
Black / Kuro Night
Gray
Hai Gray
Red
Amber Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nero Cosmus with Arancio Dryope / Nero Cosmus with Arancio Leonis / Nero Cosmus with Bianco Leda / Nero Cosmus with Bianco Polar / Nero Cosmus with Blu Amon / Nero Cosmus with Blu Cepheus / Nero Cosmus with Blu Sideris / Nero Cosmus with Giallo Taurus / Nero Cosmus with Grigio Cronus / Nero Cosmus with Rosso Alala / Nero Cosmus with Verde Fauns / Nero Cosmus with Verde Ulysses
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
