Aston Martin Vanquish vs Ferrari California T
The Ferrari California T is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 19 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Aston Martin Vanquish, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $750 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ferrari California T leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Aston Martin Vanquish
Minicompact Cars · 10 configurations
2015–2018
Ferrari California T
Minicompact Cars · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Aston Martin Vanquish | Ferrari California T |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 16 mpg | 19 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 13 mpg | 16 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 21 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $4,750 | $4,000 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 554 g/mi | 478 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 5.2, 6.0 | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option, SIDI; with Stop-Start Option |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8) | Automatic (AM7) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2018 |
| Configurations on record | 10 | 8 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Vanquish vs California T: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Aston Martin Vanquish or the Ferrari California T?
The Ferrari California T is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 19 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Aston Martin Vanquish, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $750 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ferrari California T runs about $4,000 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,750 for the Aston Martin Vanquish — a difference of roughly $750 per year.
What engines do the Vanquish and California T offer?
Aston Martin Vanquish: 5.2, 6.0. Ferrari California T: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option, SIDI; with Stop-Start Option.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Aston Martin Vanquish and the Ferrari California T as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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