2026 Aston Martin Valhalla vs. 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB

The Ferrari 296 is the accessible choice by comparison, with TrueCar putting its MSRP at $342,205 against $1,056,700 for the Aston Martin Valhalla, a $714,495 difference, for a car with 818 hp against the Valhalla's plug-in hybrid V8 combined 1,064 hp and 811 lb-ft. Choose the Valhalla if you want the higher-output, track-focused flagship and can absorb the price gap; choose the 296 for a Ferrari hybrid supercar experience at a fraction of the cost.

Which to choose, and why

Price

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says if starting price matters most, the Ferrari 296 has the edge, with a $342,205 MSRP against $1,056,700 for the Aston Martin Valhalla, a difference of $714,495.

Powertrain and performance

Motor1 (opens in a new tab) says the 296 GTB's gasoline V6 develops 654 hp alone, and with the electric motor's help the car offers a total output of 818 hp and 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque.

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says power for the Valhalla comes from a Mercedes-AMG-sourced twin-turbo V8 mated to a plug-in hybrid system that generates a combined 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb-ft, from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 at 817 hp and 632 lb-ft plus two front motors at 161 hp each and one rear motor at 201 hp, with a 6-kWh battery giving about 6 miles of EV-only range. Top Gear (opens in a new tab) says Race mode targets consistent performance for track work, so full access to the 1,064bhp is not available in that mode, though the performance is still mighty, and that the V8 is hard-edged with real intrigue and texture to its soundtrack from unfiltered turbocharger noises. It calls the Valhalla Aston Martin's first mid-engined supercar, also a plug-in hybrid, with massive ability on road and track and a lot of character.

Questions buyers ask

How much more does the Aston Martin Valhalla cost than the Ferrari 296?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) puts the Valhalla at $1,056,700 against the 296's $342,205, a $714,495 difference.

How much horsepower does the Aston Martin Valhalla make?

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a combined 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb-ft from its plug-in hybrid V8 system.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Aston Martin Valhalla: 1 records · Ferrari 296 GTB: 1 records.

Decision field	Aston Martin Valhalla	Ferrari 296 GTB
Exact EPA records	1	1
Model / option labels	1	1
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	4L 8-cyl PHEV	2.9L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV
Transmissions	Automatic 8-spd	Automatic (AM-S8)
Fuel types	Premium and Electricity	Premium and Electricity
EPA classes	Two Seaters	Two Seaters
Combined efficiency	16 MPG/MPGe	18 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	6 miles	8 miles
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$5000 per year	$4450 per year

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Aston Martin Valhalla and the Ferrari 296 GTB.

2026 Aston Martin Valhalla

The Aston Martin Valhalla is a sports car developed by British manufacturer Aston Martin in collaboration with Red Bull Racing. The mid-engined car has a plug-in hybrid powertrain and is meant to sit below the flagship Valkyrie track-focused sports car and is intended to be more usable as an everyday car.

Source: Aston Martin Valhalla (Wikipedia)

Production. The car entered in production in 2025. It was originally slated for a limited production run of 500 examples starting at $1,000,000 in late 2021. However, as of August 2021, the Valhalla will be limited to 999 examples with an estimated price of US$800,000.

2026 Ferrari 296 GTB

The Ferrari 296 (Type F171) is a sports car built since 2022 by the Italian company Ferrari. The 296 is a two-seater, offered as a GTB coupe and a GTS folding hard-top convertible. It is a plug-in hybrid with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and its powertrain combines a twin-turbocharged 120-degree bank angle V6, with an electric motor fitted in between engine and gearbox.

Source: Ferrari 296 (Wikipedia)

Engine. The 296 GTB is powered by the F163 BC – a 2,992 cc (3.0 L) twin-turbo 120° V6 engine – with a maximum output of 488 kW (654 hp; 663 PS) at 8,000 RPM, in combination with a 123 kW (165 hp; 167 PS) and 315 Nm (232 lb-ft) of torque electric motor.

Variants. The Assetto Fiorano is the track-oriented kit available for the 296 GTB, which includes an upgraded suspension, carbon fiber bodywork, and a polycarbonate rear window screen.

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

October 2025, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2025 296 GTS and 296 GTB vehicles. The nut securing the oil filter connection to the turbocharger oil feed pipes was tightened incorrectly and may cause an oil leak. Consequence: An oil leak near a combustible source increases the risk of a fire.

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla or the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB?

Efficiency

The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (18 vs. the 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla's 16 MPG/MPGe).