Aston Martin Vantage vs BMW i8 (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,586
- Vantage: 134 hp more, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- i8: $7,586 cheaper, 7 mpg better.
- i8 wins 4 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Vantage | i8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $156,081 | $148,495 | i8 |
| Horsepower | 503 hp | 369 hp | Vantage |
| Torque | 505 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | Vantage |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 27 mpg | i8 |
| EV range | N/A | 18 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 4.7 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 5.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 28.0 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 43.1 in | N/A |
| Length | 175.8 in | 184.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.5 in | 77.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,304 lb | 3,501 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | i8 |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.6 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 s estimate | 4.2 s tested | Vantage |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / unlimited mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | i8 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Vantage Coupe RWD $152,995 | i8 AWD $147,500 | $5,495 |
| i8 AWD $147,500 | Vantage Coupe RWD $152,995 | $5,495 |
Cost to run
i8 costs $11,841 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | Vantage | i8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $156,081 | $148,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,211 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $7,265 |
| Total, 6 years | $167,601 | $155,760 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i8 wins.
Vantage wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | i8 | 5% |
| MPG | i8 | 37% |
| Power | Vantage | 27% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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