Jaguar XKR Convertible (2009 – 2014) vs Aston Martin DBS Volante (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Aston Martin DBS Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 510 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 249 km/h. The Jaguar XKR Convertible uses less fuel, from 11.9 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,665 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,790 mm, the Jaguar XKR Convertible is 68 mm longer than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XKR Convertible
2009 – 2014
|
Aston Martin
DBS Volante
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 426 – 510 hp | 517 hp |
| Torque | 560 – 625 Nm | 569 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 – 12.4 L/100 km | 15.5 – 17.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,722 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,665 – 1,800 kg | 1,695 – 1,750 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.