Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsJaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Jaguar F-type Coupe

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
Power
325hp242kW
340hp254kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,470mm176in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,309mm52in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,622mm103in
Front track-
1,597mm63in
Rear track-
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance-
108mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
315L
Max trunk volume-
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
70L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
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
15.5 s
17.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 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
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6 has 15 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
1,577 kg
3,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
281 km/h
175 mph
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.44.9 s
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V65.3 s

Although Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
780 km
485 mi
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
281 km/h
175 mph
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,309 mm
51.5 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
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 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
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.3 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
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4JaguarF-type Coupe3.0 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,309 mm
51.5 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
VehiclePorsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 207 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Jaguar F-type Coupe 3.0 V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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