Aston Martin V8 Volante (2008 – 2012) vs Porsche 911 Targa 4S (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 385 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.7 s. The Porsche 911 Targa 4S has the higher top speed: 297 km/h against 290 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S is 53 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Volante.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
2008 – 2012
|
Porsche
911 Targa 4S
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Targa · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 426 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 4.9 s | 4.7 – 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 295 – 297 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 – 13.9 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,730 kg | 1,515 – 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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