The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06) vs. Ferrari California (08 - 12)
€ 157,000
€ 176,200
€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 176,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ferrari California.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
50
73.8
81.7
51.5
74.9
82.8
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
50 in
Height
51.5 in
107.9
185.4
105.1
179.6
185.4 in
Length
179.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
VH1
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM04
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
444 hp
454 hp
Ferrari California
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
420 lb‑ft
358 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
186 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari California
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8.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
8.49 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
14 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
9 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
301 mi
Range
370 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
301 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
312.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
248.2 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
312.5 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
