Both the 296 GTB and the Aventador have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and rearview cameras.
Compare the2022 Ferrari 296 GTBVS 2022 Lamborghini Aventador
Safety
Warranty
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 296 GTB for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Lamborghini doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Aventador.
Engine
The 296 GTB’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 60 more horsepower (819 vs. 759) than the Aventador SVJ’s standard 6.5 DOHC V12. The 296 GTB’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 50 more horsepower (819 vs. 769) than the Aventador Ultimae’s standard 6.5 DOHC V12.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the 296 GTB running on electricity gets better mileage than the Aventador SVJ Coupe with its standard engine (45 city/49 hwy MPGe vs. 9 city/16 hwy).
On the EPA test cycle the 296 GTB running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the Aventador SVJ Coupe with its standard engine (16 city/22 hwy vs. 9 city/16 hwy).
The 296 GTB can travel with zero emissions for 8 miles. The Aventador can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.
Regenerative brakes improve the 296 GTB’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Aventador doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.
Transmission
An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Ferrari 296 GTB, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Aventador.
Brakes and Stopping
In an emergency stopping situation, many drivers don’t press the brakes with enough force to stop the vehicle in the shortest distance. The 296 GTB has a standard brake assist system to detect emergency braking situations (by how hard and how quickly the brake pedal is pressed) and then automatically apply maximum braking immediately in order to help prevent a collision. The Aventador doesn’t offer a brake assist feature.
Chassis
The 296 GTB is 12 inches shorter than the Aventador Ultimae, making the 296 GTB easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
The 296 GTB is 5.5 inches narrower than the Aventador, making the 296 GTB easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.
Passenger Space
The 296 GTB has 11 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Aventador (61 vs. 50).
Ergonomics
When three different drivers share the 296 GTB, the memory seats make it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position. The Aventador doesn’t offer memory seats.
The 296 GTB has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and tachometer readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Aventador doesn’t offer a heads-up display.