2022 Audi A8 vs. 2022 Aston Martin Vantage
The 2022 Aston Martin Vantage is one of Great Britain’s most powerful cars. Its marvelous appearance is only matched by its incredible track level performance. But is it good enough to beat the 2022 Audi A8, a flagship vehicle with incredible power, an executive appearance and the latest technology?
Design & Style
The A8 comes in the form of a sedan which is full sized and widely considered one of the most opulent vehicles made by Audi. It is designed for corporate executives, heads of state and celebrities that desire only the best vehicular accommodations. It has a trapezoidal based grille with a long and broad body that is covered in refined lines.
The Aston Martin Vantage is the quintessential sports car, with sleek and aerodynamic curves. Buyers get the option of either a retractable or fixed roof, and it has an extended hood with broad haunches. Both automatic and manual transmissions are also available, and those that go all out and purchase the F1 variant will get additional horsepower with a reinforced chassis. It sits on twenty one inch wheels and seats two passengers.
Technology & Safety
The Aston Martin Vantage does not offer a complete driver assistance suite, which is absolutely ridiculous given its six digit price tag. The features it does have are a camera with three hundred and sixty degree view, self-parking and blind area monitoring. Interior luxuries include navigation that is built in, Bluetooth, eight inch screens, but incredibly it lacks Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, features which are commonly available on cars 1/3 its price.
The Audi A8 does have a complete driver assistance suite, with features such as emergency automated brakes, parking sensors, activated lane control, the ability to identify road signs, automated high beams, lane departure alerts and adapted cruise control. Its interior luxuries include an audio system from Bang & Olufsen, panoramic sunroof, powered seats that provide massages, climate control which covers four zones, and ten inch touch displays with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Performance
Those that want top of the line performance will buy the Audi S8, which uses a V8, 4 liter dual turbo engine to generate 563 horsepower with the ability to blaze from zero to sixty in around 3.8 seconds. Those that purchase the Aston Martin Vantage will get a 4 liter, dual turbo V8 engine that can generate 523 horsepower, with the ability to blaze from zero to sixty in 3.8 seconds.
The Bottom Line
The Audi A8 seats five; the Aston Martin only seats two. The Audi A8 also has more safety features and bigger touchscreens along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which the Aston Martin lacks. And when you consider the Vantage’s noisy cabin at higher speeds and the fact the S8 matches it in terms of performance, it becomes clear that Audi is the superior vehicle.
Ready to Schedule a 2022 Audi A8 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Audi A8 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Audi New Rochelle. We are located in New Rochelle New York and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi A8 test drive appointment.