The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12)

€ 261,000
Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 100,800
 Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12) Porsche 911 Targa 4
€ 261,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
75
82.9
51.6
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12)
72.9
80.8
75 in
Width
72.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
50.4 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 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 Targa 4
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.3 %
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12)

General

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 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 Targa 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 Targa 4

Performance

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4
191 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4

▶ REPLAY
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 Targa 4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
15 mpg
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
313 mi
Range
393 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
313 mi
393 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
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).
200.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
293.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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