Aston Martin DB9 Volante (2004 – 2010) vs Jaguar XKR Convertible (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 405 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 300 km/h against 250 km/h. The Jaguar XKR Convertible uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,815 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Jaguar XKR Convertible is 71 mm longer than the Aston Martin DB9 Volante. The Aston Martin DB9 Volante dates from 2004 – 2010, the Jaguar XKR Convertible from 2002 – 2006.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB9 Volante
2004 – 2010
|
Jaguar
XKR Convertible
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2010 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 405 hp |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 553 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.1 s | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 300 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.4 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,830 kg | 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.