Car comparison

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB9 Volante

6.0 i V12

456 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2012
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)

R 4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
456hp340kW
416hp310kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.2L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,875mm74in
-
Height
1,318mm52in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,568mm62in
-
Rear track
1,562mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
197L
200L
Max trunk volume-
283L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
85L
71L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V86,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
456 hp
340 kW
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 has 40 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V124.9 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
456 hp
340 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
-
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
197 L
7.0 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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