Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8vsAston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB12

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Aston Martin DB12 Volante

S 4.0 V8

700 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2025-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    404 hp/t
    301 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB124.0 V8Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Power
680hp507kW
700hp522kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
9.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb
Calculated
363hp/t270kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,725mm186in
Width
2,060mm81in
2,045mm81in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
262L
206L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
78L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB124.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB124.0 V8Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
9.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.1 s
38.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
215 km/h
134 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW

Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8 has 20 hp more than Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V83.6 s
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V83.6 s

Although Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8 has more power, Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
363 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB124.0 V8Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
700 hp
522 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
363 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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