Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8

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

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2023-present
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Turbo S 3.8

650 hp3745 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    680 hp
    507 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    639 km
    397 mi
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    380 hp/t
    283 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
Power
680hp507kW
650hp485kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,796kg3,960lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
9.3s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
379hp/t282kW/t172hp/1000 lb
Calculated
380hp/t283kW/t172hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
639km397mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,745cc229cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,535mm179in
Width
2,060mm81in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,583mm62in
Rear track-
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance
95mm4in
-
Trunk volume
262L
128L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.86,750 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
9.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.3 s
53.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
8.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
10.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
650 hp
485 kW

Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8 and Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
1,710 kg
3,770 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 MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V83.7 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.82.8 s

Although Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8 and Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8 and Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
380 hp/t
283 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
639 km
397 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
650 hp
485 kW
2.8 s
330 km/h
205 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 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
128 L
4.5 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
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
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
2.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
380 hp/t
283 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB12 Volante4.0 V8Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo S 3.8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
128 L
4.5 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
639 km
397 mi
593 km
368 mi
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
128 L
4.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
380 hp/t
283 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 V8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 Volante 4.0 V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo S 3.8

  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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