Audi RS5 vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
| Category | V8 Vantage S | Audi RS5 (8T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.7 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 436 / 430 | 450 / 444 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 490 / 361 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1630 / 3594 | 1784 / 3933 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 268 / 264 | 252 / 249 |
| Average price | €136,000 | €93,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | V8 Vantage S | Audi RS5 (8T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:19.37 | 1:18.56 |
| Anglesey National | 1:03.60 | 1:03.80 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.20 | 1:14.00 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:24.85 | 1:26.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | V8 Vantage S | Audi RS5 (8T3) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.2 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.0 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 14.1 s |
| 1000 m | 23.0 s @ 236.0 kph | 23.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 9.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 113.1 mph | 12.3 s @ 112.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | V8 Vantage S | Audi RS5 (8T3) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.6 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.9 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.2 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.1 s | 8.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 12.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.0 s | 16.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 17.3 s | 22.4 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 3.4 s | 3.2 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 10.7 s | 9.9 s |
General performance
| Category | V8 Vantage S | Audi RS5 (8T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 284 kph (177 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) | 68.2 kph (42.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 15.3 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 145 m (476 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
Summary
| Category | V8 Vantage S | Audi RS5 (8T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
RS5 is the fastest by a small margin.
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