The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12) vs. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Touchtronic (19 - ..)
€ 100,800
€ 295,500
€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 295,500
ⓘ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 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is 10.9 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
51.6
72.9
80.8
50.4
77.5
84.5
72.9 in
Width
77.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.5 in
51.6 in
Height
50.4 in
92.5
174.6
110.4
185.5
174.6 in
Length
185.5 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.01 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
997
Generation
DB11
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
AE31 DBS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
715 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
340 hp
715 hp
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
288 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
176 mph
Maximum Speed
211 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
▶ REPLAY
10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10.41 lb/hp
5.69 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
22 mpg
19 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
393 mi
Range
391 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
393 mi
391 mi
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
235 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
200.8 kWh
235 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
