Jaguar XKR (2002 – 2006) vs Aston Martin DB AR1 (2003 – 2004): specs compared
The Aston Martin DB AR1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 400 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 250 km/h. The Jaguar XKR uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 18.7 L/100 km. At 4,780 mm, the Jaguar XKR is 89 mm longer than the Aston Martin DB AR1.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XKR
2002 – 2006
|
Aston Martin
DB AR1
2003 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2003 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 363 – 400 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 505 – 553 Nm | 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 18.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,735 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.