Compare the2024 Aston Martin VantageVS 2023 Porsche 911

The Vantage has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the 911’s blind spot costs extra.

Both the Vantage and the 911 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rear parking sensors and available rearview cameras.

The Vantage comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 911’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The Vantage has more powerful engines than the 911:

As tested in Motor Trend the Aston Martin Vantage turbo V8 is faster than the Porsche 911 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Vantage gets better mileage than the 911 Coupe:

On the EPA test cycle the Vantage gets better mileage than the 911 Cabriolet:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Vantage V12’s fuel efficiency. The 911 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Vantage has 2.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (19.3 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Vantage’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 911:

For better traction, the Vantage has larger front tires than the 911 (F:255/40R20 & R:295/35R20 vs. F:235/40R19 & R:295/35R20).

The Vantage’s standard 255/40R20 front and 295/35R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 911 Dakar’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vantage has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the 911. The Vantage F1/V12’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels optional on the 911.

The Vantage has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the 911; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Vantage has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 911 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Vantage’s wheelbase is 10 inches longer than on the 911 (106.5 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The Vantage’s wheelbase is 9.8 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (106.5 inches vs. 96.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Vantage is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 3.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The Vantage’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the 911’s (39.5% to 60.5%). This gives the Vantage more stable handling and braking.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Vantage Coupe is quieter than the 911 GT3:

The Vantage has .1 inches more front legroom and .4 inches more front shoulder room than the 911.

The Vantage Coupe has a much larger trunk than the 911 Coupe with its rear seat up (12.2 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

The Vantage Roadster has a much larger trunk with its top down than the 911 Cabriolet with its top down (7.1 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the 911, the Vantage has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Vantage’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the 911.

If the windows are left open on the Vantage the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the 911 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Vantage to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The 911 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Vantage has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The 911 doesn’t offer headlight washers.