Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage
| Category | V8 Vantage | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 385 / 380 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 417 / 308 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1634 / 3602 | 1604 / 3536 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 235 / 232 | 262 / 258 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | V8 Vantage | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.4 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.9 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 14.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 21.5 s | 18.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | V8 Vantage | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (160 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
Summary
| Category | V8 Vantage | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 66 | 100 |
| Overall | 79 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 4.2 FSI Quattro is the fastest by a huge margin.
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