Jaguar XKR (2006 – 2008) vs Aston Martin DB9 (2004 – 2010): specs compared
The Aston Martin DB9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 300 km/h against 250 km/h. The Jaguar XKR uses less fuel, from 12.3 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,665 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,790 mm, the Jaguar XKR is 94 mm longer than the Aston Martin DB9. The Jaguar XKR dates from 2006 – 2008, the Aston Martin DB9 from 2004 – 2010.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XKR
2006 – 2008
|
Aston Martin
DB9
2004 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2004 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 4.9 – 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 299 – 300 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.3 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,696 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,318 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,665 kg | 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.