The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (06 - 08) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (14 - 15)
€ 172,800
€ 128,600
€ 172,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,600
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Targa 4S.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
50
73.8
81.7
50.7
72.9
77.9
73.8 in
Width
72.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50 in
Height
50.7 in
107.9
185.4
96.5
176.8
185.4 in
Length
176.8 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.5 %
General
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
VH1
Generation
991
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM04
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
450 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
450 hp
395 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
420 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
165 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
8.38 lb/hp
9.21 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
14 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
9 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
301 mi
Range
459 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
301 mi
459 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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).
174.3 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
312.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
