The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S PDK (12 - 15)
€ 261,000
€ 121,400
€ 261,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
50.4
75
82.9
50.9
71.2
77.9
75 in
Width
71.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
50.9 in
107.9
185.9
96.5
176.8
185.9 in
Length
176.8 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.97 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
VH1
Generation
991
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 S
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
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
395 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
191 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
8.71 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
15 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
10 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
313 mi
Range
447 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
313 mi
447 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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).
168.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
293.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
