Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRJaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
260hp194kW
298hp222kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,892mm74in
Height-
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,505mm59in
-
Rear track
1,465mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume-
200L
Max trunk volume-
283L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
71L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRJaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 rpm
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRJaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8 has 38 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
515 kg
1,135 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.0 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V86.3 s

Although Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8 has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 3.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.3 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRJaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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
-
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
-
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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) 4.2 V8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 1,145 kg lighter
  • Is 3.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 325 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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