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Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012 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 Volante · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

571 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-present

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.6 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
517hp386kW
571hp426kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
820Nm605lb-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
69.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km339mi
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
Trunk volume-
321L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
-
CO2 emissions
333g/km
330g/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 V12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125,250-6,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
19.2 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
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
571 hp
426 kW

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has 54 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
820 Nm
605 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125.0 s

Although Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has more power, Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 0.4 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 MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
571 hp
426 kW
5.0 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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

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 MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
5.0 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 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 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
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
Range score
545 km
339 mi
-
CO2 score
333 g/km
330 g/km
Trunk score
-
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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 DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 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
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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