Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage
The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage (2006–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 70 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: VH
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,380–4,390 mm RDW | 4,380 mm TC | – |
| Width | 1,870 mm RDW | 1,870 mm TC | – |
| Height | 1,250–1,270 mm RDW | 1,260 mm TC | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm RDW | 2,600 mm TC | – |
| Front track | 1,570–1,574 mm ASTRA | 1,570 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,560–1,593 mm ASTRA | 1,590 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,585–1,685 kg RDW | 1,630–1,710 kg TC | 1,510–1,745 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,685–1,785 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,890–2,005 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 198 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,237 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 77–80 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 280–305 km/h RDW | – | 280–330 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 3.7–5.0 s |
| Torque | 190–630 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/40R19, 275/35R19, 285/35R19, 245/40R19
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 95.4% (94.6–96.2) | 86.4% | 2,716 |
| 9–12 years | 93.8% (92.9–94.5) | 77.9% | 3,793 |
| 13 years and older | 92.9% (92.4–93.4) | 69.2% | 10,630 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 12.9% | 30.7% |
| Brakes | 9.3% | 32.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.5% | 23.1% |
| Suspension | 3.6% | 33.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% | 12.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.1% | 10.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
19 complaints for model years 2006–2017. 3 crashes · 3 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 70 versions of the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | 4.7 L | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 296–303 g/km | 3,078 |
| 2016–2017 | 5.9 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Petrol | 369–388 g/km | 288 |
| 2011–2017 | 4.7 L | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 298–305 g/km | 2,115 |
| 2014–2017 | 5.9 L | 422 kW (574 PS) | Petrol | 343 g/km | 1,111 |
| 2017 | 4.7 L | 328 kW (446 PS) | Petrol | 313 g/km | 42 |
| 2013–2017 | 4.7 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Petrol | 299–304 g/km | 220 |
| 2016–2017 | 5.9 L | 444 kW (604 PS) | Petrol | 332 g/km | 32 |
| 2011–2014 | 5.9 L | 380 kW (517 PS) | Petrol | 383–388 g/km | 590 |
| 2011 | 4.3 L | 283 kW (385 PS) | Petrol | 360 g/km | 13 |
| 2010 | 4.7 L | – | Petrol | 309 g/km | 774 |
| 2010 | 5.9 L | – | Petrol | 388 g/km | 316 |
| 2010 | 4.3 L | – | Petrol | 354 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 19 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018Coupé & Convertible · Coupé & Convertible (Sports Muffler) · Hatchback and Roadster | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2015–2018Hatchback and Roadster (ASM7) · Hatchback and Roadster | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 296 g/km |
| 2017Hatchback | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 309 g/km |
| 2017Hatchback | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.7 L/100 km NEDC | 319 g/km |
| 2014–2017Hatchback (ASM7) · Hatchback and Roadster (ASM7) · Hatchback and Roadster | 5.9 L | Petrol | Automatic | 14.7 L/100 km NEDC | 343 g/km |
| 2016–2017Hatchback | 5.9 L | Petrol | Automatic | 14.3 L/100 km NEDC | 332 g/km |
| 2017Hatchback and Roadster | 5.9 L | Petrol | 7-speed manual | 17.0 L/100 km NEDC | 395 g/km |
| 2012–2015Coupé & Convertible (ASM6) · Coupé & Convertible (Sports Muffler/ASM6) | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 2012–2015Coupé & Convertible (ASM7) | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2015Hatchback from March 2010 · Hatchback and Roadster | 5.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.4 L/100 km NEDC | 388 g/km |
| 2013–2014Coupé & Convertible · Coupé & Convertible (Sports Muffler) | 4.7 L | Petrol | Manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2013–2014Hatchback from Mar 2010 · Roadster · Hatchback and Roadster and 1 more trim | 5.9 L | Petrol | Manual | 16.4 L/100 km NEDC | 388 g/km |
| 2012Coupé & Convertible · Coupé & Convertible (Sports Muffler) | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2010–2012Hatchback March 2010 onwards | 5.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.4 L/100 km NEDC | 388 g/km |
| 2009–2010Hatchback & Convertible | 4.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 12.7–13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 300–312 g/km |
| 2009–2010Hatchback & Convertible | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.3–13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 315–328 g/km |
| 2007–2009Hatchback & Convertible · N400 Hatchback & Convertible | 4.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 15.0 L/100 km NEDC | 358 g/km |
| 2007–2009Hatchback & Convertible · N400 Hatchback & Convertible | 4.3 L | Petrol | Automatic | 15.1 L/100 km NEDC | 360 g/km |
| 2006Hatchback Manual | 4.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 17.2 L/100 km NEDC | 406 g/km |
France 22 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014V8 VANTAGE · VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2013–2014V8 VANTAGE · VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2013–2014V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER · VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2013–2014V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER · VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2013–2014VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 2013–2014V8 VANTAGE S | – | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2013–2014V8 VANTAGE S · VANTAGE | – | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2014V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER S | – | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2014V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER S · VANTAGE | – | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012–2014V12 VANTAGE | – | 380 kW (517 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.4 L/100 km NEDC | 388 g/km |
| 2012–2014V12 VANTAGE ROADSTER | – | 380 kW (517 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.4 L/100 km NEDC | 388 g/km |
| 2013V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER S | – | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2013V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER S · VANTAGE | – | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012V8 VANTAGE · VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 2012VANTAGE · V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2012VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012VANTAGE · V8 VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 321 g/km |
| 2012VANTAGE · V8 VANTAGE | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012VANTAGE · V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 2012V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER | – | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012V8 VANTAGE · VANTAGE | – | 320 kW (435 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2012V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER · VANTAGE | – | 320 kW (435 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 | 6.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 388 g/km |
| 2017 | 6.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 450 g/km |
| 2009–2016 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 360–394 g/km |
| 2011–2016 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 342–345 g/km |
| 2010–2012 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2011–2012 | 5.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 20094MODE | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2006–2008 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 2007–20084MODE | 4.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
Canada 8 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017Two-seater | 6.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 16.4–16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 379–390 g/km |
| 2017Two-seater | 6.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed manual | 19.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 450 g/km |
| 2011–2016Two-seater | 4.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 14.6–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 336–343 g/km |
| 2009–2016Two-seater | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 15.4–16.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 354–375 g/km |
| 2009–2012Two-seater | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 14.7–15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 338–357 g/km |
| 2011–2012Two-seater | 5.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 18.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 414 g/km |
| 2007–2008Two-seater | 4.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 15.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 350 g/km |
| 2007–2008Two-seater | 4.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 373 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.