The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (15 - 15) vs. Aston Martin DB9 Volante (08 - 12)
€ 138,900
€ 182,100
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 182,100
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
50.8
72.9
77.9
49.6
73.8
81.7
72.9 in
Width
73.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.8 in
Height
49.6 in
96.5
176.8
107.9
185.4
176.8 in
Length
185.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.2 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DB9 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 DB9 Volante
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AM09
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
470 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
424 hp
470 hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
188 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
8.48 lb/hp
8.51 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
24 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
17 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
423 mi
Range
322 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
423 mi
322 mi
Aston Martin DB9 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 DB9 Volante
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
626 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
