The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible PDK (08 - 11)
€ 261,000
€ 100,400
€ 261,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,400
ⓘ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, 3.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
50.4
75
82.9
51.6
71.2
79.1
75 in
Width
71.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 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
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.3 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
VH1
Generation
997
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
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
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
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
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
191 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
15 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
10 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
313 mi
Range
401 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
313 mi
401 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
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).
187.5 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
293.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
