Aston Martin DB9 Volante (2004 – 2010) vs Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (2004 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 450 hp at most. The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 300 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.3 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Aston Martin DB9 Volante is 274 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB9 Volante
2004 – 2010
|
Porsche
911 Turbo S Cabriolet
2004 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2010 | 2004 – 2006 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.1 s | 4.3 – 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 300 km/h | 299 – 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.4 L/100 km | 13.3 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,830 kg | 1,660 – 1,700 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.