The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (14 - 15) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
€ 125,000
€ 256,400
€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,400
ⓘ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 Porsche 911 Targa 4S is 9.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
50.8
72.9
77.9
50.4
75
82.9
72.9 in
Width
75 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
50.8 in
Height
50.4 in
96.5
176.8
107.9
185.9
176.8 in
Length
185.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.83 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
991
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
395 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
325 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
184 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
9.1 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
24 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
17 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
423 mi
Range
296 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
423 mi
296 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
310.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
189.4 kWh
310.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
