Car comparison

Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12vsRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

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

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Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante

6.0 V12

547 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

601 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
547hp408kW
601hp448kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.9L/100 km10.3mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
5,285mm208in
Width
2,061mm81in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
3,112mm123in
Front track-
1,618mm64in
Rear track-
1,665mm66in
Trunk volume-
321L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
-
CO2 emissions-
337g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V126,750 rpm5,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125,250-6,000 rpm1,650-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
18.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
547 hp
408 kW
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has 54 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
840 Nm
620 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
2,560 kg
5,644 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 MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
295 km/h
183 mph
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V124.5 s
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V124.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has more power, Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
547 hp
408 kW
4.5 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12
Power
547 hp
408 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 GT Volante6.0 V12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
547 hp
408 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
2,560 kg
5,644 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
CO2 score
-
337 g/km
Trunk score
-
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante 6.0 V12

  • Is 670 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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