Compare the2023 Ferrari 296VS 2022 Lamborghini Aventador

Both the 296 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, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 296 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.

The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 60 more horsepower (819 vs. 759) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 531) than the Aventador SVJ’s standard 6.5 DOHC V12. The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 50 more horsepower (819 vs. 769) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 531) than the Aventador Ultimae’s standard 6.5 DOHC V12.

On the EPA test cycle the 296 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 running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the Aventador SVJ Coupe with its standard engine (15 city/21 hwy vs. 9 city/16 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running on electricity gets better mileage than the Aventador SVJ Roadster with its standard engine (45 city/49 hwy MPGe vs. 9 city/16 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the Aventador SVJ Roadster with its standard engine (15 city/21 hwy vs. 9 city/16 hwy).

The 296 can travel with zero emissions for 7 miles. The Aventador can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the 296’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Aventador doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Ferrari 296, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Aventador.

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 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.

The 296 is 12 inches shorter than the Aventador Ultimae, making the 296 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The 296 is 1 foot, 2.9 inches shorter than the Aventador SVJ.

The 296 is 5.5 inches narrower than the Aventador, making the 296 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The 296’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The Aventador doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

The 296 has 11 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Aventador (61 vs. 50).

When three different drivers share the 296, 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 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.

The 296’s LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the Aventador’s xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 296 has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Aventador doesn’t offer cornering lights.