Aston Martin DBS Volante (2009 – 2012) vs Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Aston Martin DBS Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 500 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 s against 4.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 307 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,645 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,722 mm, the Aston Martin DBS Volante is 272 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DBS Volante
2009 – 2012
|
Porsche
911 Turbo Cabriolet
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 517 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 3.6 – 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h | 306 – 311 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 – 17.8 L/100 km | 11.5 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,722 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,750 kg | 1,645 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.