Aston Martin V8 Volante (2008 – 2012) vs Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 480 hp against 426 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 290 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,655 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is 68 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Volante.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
2008 – 2012
|
Porsche
911 Turbo Cabriolet
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 426 hp | 480 hp |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 4.9 s | 3.8 – 4.0 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 311 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 – 13.9 L/100 km | 12.9 – 13.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,730 kg | 1,655 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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