The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS PDK (11 - 12)

€ 256,400
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 125,800
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS PDK (11 - 12) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
€ 256,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,800

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 11.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
75
82.9
51.2
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS PDK (11 - 12)
72.9
80.8
75 in
Width
72.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
50.4 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS PDK (11 - 12)
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 GTS
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS PDK (11 - 12)

General

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 7300 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
402 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS

Performance

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
191 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS

 REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
9.16 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
296 mi
Range
389 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
389 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
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).
202.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data