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Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012 6.0 V12vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) · Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) · Facelift 2009

R 5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
517hp386kW
510hp380kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight-
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
283hp/t211kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km339mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,794mm189in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,752mm108in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Trunk volume-
200L
Max trunk volume-
313L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
71L
CO2 emissions
333g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
16.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
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
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 has 7 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
1,800 kg
3,968 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
295 km/h
183 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
545 km
339 mi
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.8 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 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2009R 5.0 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
545 km
339 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
333 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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
VehicleAston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2009 R 5.0 V8

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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