Aston Martin DB7 Volante (1999 – 2003) vs Jaguar XKR Convertible (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Aston Martin DB7 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 375 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 266 km/h against 250 km/h. The Jaguar XKR Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,740 kg against 1,875 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Jaguar XKR Convertible is 94 mm longer than the Aston Martin DB7 Volante.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB7 Volante
1999 – 2003
|
Jaguar
XKR Convertible
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 525 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,875 kg | 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.