The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible PDK (09 - 13)
€ 261,000
€ 165,600
€ 261,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Aston Martin DBS Volante is 10.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
50.4
75
82.9
51.2
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
107.9
185.9
92.5
175.2
185.9 in
Length
175.2 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.86 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
493 hp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
493 hp
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
191 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.8 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
7.8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
15 mpg
20 mpg
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
313 mi
Range
362 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
313 mi
362 mi
Porsche 911 Turbo 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).
217.9 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
293.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
