The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible PDK (09 - 13) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 165,600
€ 261,000
€ 165,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 261,000
ⓘ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 Turbo Convertible is 10.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
51.2
72.9
80.8
50.4
75
82.9
72.9 in
Width
75 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
51.2 in
Height
50.4 in
92.5
175.2
107.9
185.9
175.2 in
Length
185.9 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.86 %
General
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
997
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
493 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
493 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
479 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
479 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Performance
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
194 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
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7.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
7.8 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
20 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
362 mi
Range
313 mi
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
362 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
293.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
217.9 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
606 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
