Porsche 718 vs Aston Martin Vantage
The Porsche 718 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Aston Martin Vantage, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $450 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche 718 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Aston Martin Vantage
Two Seaters · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Porsche 718 | Aston Martin Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 24 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg ✓ | 18 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 27 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,150 ✓ | $3,600 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 375 g/mi ✓ | 435 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI, 5.2, 4.0, 6.0 |
| Transmissions | Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8), Manual 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2020–2025 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 91 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
718 vs Vantage: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Porsche 718 or the Aston Martin Vantage?
The Porsche 718 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Aston Martin Vantage, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $450 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche 718 runs about $3,150 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,600 for the Aston Martin Vantage — a difference of roughly $450 per year.
What engines do the 718 and Vantage offer?
Porsche 718: SIDI. Aston Martin Vantage: SIDI, 5.2, 4.0, 6.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche 718 and the Aston Martin Vantage as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.
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