Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8vsAston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin DB12

S 4.0 V8

700 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present
VS

Aston Martin DB12 Volante

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2023-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    700 hp
    522 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    385 hp/t
    287 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
Power
700hp522kW
680hp507kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,796kg3,960lb
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
53.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.4s
Calculated
10.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
385hp/t287kW/t174hp/1000 lb
Calculated
379hp/t282kW/t172hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
639km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,725mm186in
Width
2,045mm81in
2,060mm81in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
95mm4in
Trunk volume
262L
262L
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 S 4.0 V8Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.4 s
10.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.0 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
5.0 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
214 km/h
133 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB12 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
1,796 kg
3,960 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V83.5 s
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V83.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
3.7 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 MartinDB12S 4.0 V8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 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 Volante4.0 V8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB12S 4.0 V8Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
680 hp
507 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
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
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
639 km
397 mi
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 S 4.0 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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