Compare Aston Martin DB9 Volante vs Aston Martin DB7 Volante vs Alpina Roadster V8
Variants
DB9 Volante
DB9 Volante AT
DB9 Volante AT 2013
DB9 GT Volante AT
I6
I6 AT
V12 Vantage
V12 Vantage AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
197 L / 7.0 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
10.4 L / 11.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
4
4
2
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs
335 kg / 739 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 265/35 R18
255/35 R20
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1562.0 mm / 61.5 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20, 11J x 20
18 in
Wheelbase
2740 mm / 107.9 in
2591 mm / 102.0 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
333 g/km
Fuel Economy
18.7 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2002 ~ 2006
Reviews
Neofiliac score
97%
86%
83%
Pros
- Exceptional elegance and sensuousness
- Wonderful performance
- Superb naturally-aspirated engine
- Manual transmission
- Overall good styling
- Characterful engines
- Manuals widely available
- Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
- Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
- Some reliability concerns
- Some reliability concerns
- A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8
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