The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Aston Martin DB9 Volante Touchtronic (08 - 12)
€ 450,700
€ 186,700
€ 450,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 35.4 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 12.6 inches taller than the Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
62.2
78.2
86.1
49.6
73.8
81.7
78.2 in
Width
73.8 in
86.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
62.2 in
Height
49.6 in
130.7
220.8
107.9
185.4
220.8 in
Length
185.4 in
130.7 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
5776 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
1687 lb
29.21 %
General
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
RR2
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AM09
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
470 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
454 hp
470 hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
149 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
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12.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
12.72 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
15 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
10 mpg
city
10 mpg
21 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
313 mi
Range
339 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
313 mi
339 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Environmental Impact
301.3 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).
295.5 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
301.3 kWh
295.5 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
620 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
