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Jaguar F-type Convertible · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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Jaguar F-type Convertible · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018
VS

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,597 kg
    3,521 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
310hp231kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,597kg3,521lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight-
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,482mm176in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,308mm51in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,622mm103in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
207L
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 30 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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

Although Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has more power, AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 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
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 1.6 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
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 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
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
207 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,482 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,308 mm
51.5 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 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
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 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
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 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
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20173.0 V6AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
207 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,482 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,308 mm
51.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
207 L
7.3 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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