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Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (665 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (169,700 £ vs 266,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin Vantage or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Aston Martin Vantage

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aston Martin Vantage is considerably cheaper – starting at 169,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 266,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,510 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 7.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers slightly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 665 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Aston Martin Vantage takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is only slightly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Aston Martin Vantage tops out at 325 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is moderately lighter – 1,540 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin Vantage offers clearly more boot space – 235 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin Vantage comes out modestly ahead 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 £169,700
Vantage

Aston Martin Vantage

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 665 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
169,700 - 188,600 £
Price
266,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
274 - 279 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
73 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 3
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Curb weight
1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,495 mm
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,275 mm
Height
1,191 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
412 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 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
330 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
489 kW
Power kW
610 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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