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Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (168,000 £ vs 396,000 £ ) 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
  • marginally lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

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

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

Vantage

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 168,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 228,000 £.

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

296 Roadster

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 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 Roadster 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 only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 45 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, Aston Martin Vantage is marginally lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin Vantage holds a solid 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
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Curb weight
1,760 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
220 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
-
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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