The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Ferrari California (12 - 14)
€ 261,000

€ 180,600

€ 261,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 180,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Aston Martin DBS Volante is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Ferrari California.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
50.4
75
82.9
51.5
74.9
82.8
75 in
Width
74.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
50.4 in
Height
51.5 in
107.9
185.9
105.1
179.6
185.9 in
Length
179.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %

General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
VH1
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM08
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
483 hp
Ferrari California
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
191 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California
▶ REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
7.78 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
15 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
313 mi
Range
370 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
313 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
293.7 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 DBS Volante
293.7 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data