The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (08 - 11)
€ 256,400
€ 96,800
€ 256,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,800
ⓘ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 DBS Volante is 28.6 cm longer, 9.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
1280
1905
2105
1310
1808
2008
1905 mm
Width
1808 mm
2105 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1280 mm
Height
1310 mm
2740
4721
2350
4435
4721 mm
Length
4435 mm
2740 mm
Wheelbase
2350 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.08 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
VH1
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM08
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5935 CC
Engine Capacity
3614 CC
510 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
340 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 bhp
340 bhp
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
570 NM
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 4400 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
570 NM
390 NM
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
191 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
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3.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
3.32 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
17 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
296 mi
Range
382 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
382 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
197 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
197 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
305 kg
155 L
Boot Capacity
135 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
