Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012
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Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012 6.0 V12vsMaserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph
- Most powerful517 hp386 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Lightest1,890 kg4,167 lb
- Best power-to-weight274 hp/t204 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption21.6 L/100 km10.9 mpg US13.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions333 g/km
- Best estimated range545 km339 mi
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score84/100
- Best economy score69/100
- Best practicality score48/100
Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8
- Lowest highway consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 517hp386kW | 460hp343kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,350kg5,181lb |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 285 km/h 177 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated | 77.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.2s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK | 22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated | 232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton Calculated | 263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 545km339mi Calculated | 517km321mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,935cc362cu in | 4,691cc286cu in |
| Length | 4,720mm186in | 4,881mm192in |
| Width | - | 1,915mm75in |
| Height | 1,282mm50in | 1,353mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,740mm108in | 2,942mm116in |
| Front track | - | 1,586mm62in |
| Rear track | - | 1,590mm63in |
| Trunk volume | - | 173L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 78L | 75L |
| CO2 emissions | 333g/km | 337g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
- Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 6,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 7,000 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.2 s | 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 285 km/h 177 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.6 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 188 km/h 117 mph | 179 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 517 hp 386 kW |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 460 hp 343 kW |
Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 has 57 hp more than Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 57 hp (43 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 1,890 kg 4,167 lb |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 285 km/h 177 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 4.6 s |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 5.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 274 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 545 km 339 mi |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 517 km 321 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 517 hp 386 kW | 4.6 s | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 460 hp 343 kW | 5.0 s | 285 km/h 177 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 |
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| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 |
| 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 |
| 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | 274 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
| MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12 | MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 517 hp 386 kW | 460 hp 343 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 285 km/h 177 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,890 kg 4,167 lb | 1,980 kg 4,365 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 545 km 339 mi | 517 km 321 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 333 g/km | 337 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 173 L 6.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 274 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 | Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.03 LC100 km | 25.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.27 LC100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,754 LC/year | 3,806 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
- Has 57 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 90 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 4 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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