Porsche 911 Targa 4S (2006 – 2008) vs Aston Martin V8 Volante (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 385 hp against 355 hp. The Porsche 911 Targa 4S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 288 km/h against 280 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.8 L/100 km against 15.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,570 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Targa 4S
2006 – 2008
|
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | Targa · Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 355 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.3 s | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 280 – 288 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 11.9 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,265 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,475 – 1,515 kg | 1,570 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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