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Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (168,000 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin Vantage or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Aston Martin Vantage

  • considerably cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Vantage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Aston Martin Vantage is considerably cheaper – starting at 168,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 180,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

296 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Aston Martin Vantage takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin Vantage holds a narrow overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £168,000
Vantage

Aston Martin Vantage

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 665 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
274 - 279 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
665 - 680 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin Vantage have?

The Aston Martin Vantage is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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