The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 (08 - 12)
€ 256,400
€ 103,600
€ 256,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,600
ⓘ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 DBS Volante is 11.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
50.4
75
82.9
51.6
72.9
80.8
75 in
Width
72.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
50.4 in
Height
51.6 in
107.9
185.9
92.5
174.6
185.9 in
Length
174.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.83 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
VH1
Generation
997
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM08
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
340 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
191 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
296 mi
Range
385 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
385 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
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).
204.5 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
204.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
