Car comparison

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

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

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Porsche 968

3.0 8V Turbo S

305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

6.0

302 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SJaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
305hp227kW
302hp225kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
471Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
100.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
5,993cc366cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,254mm49in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
225L
407L
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
74L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SJaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
302 hp
225 kW

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S has 3 hp more than Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
471 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
1,860 kg
4,101 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s
JaguarXJS Coupe6.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 1.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
302 hp
225 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SJaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
305 hp
227 kW
302 hp
225 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
Range score
-
597 km
371 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 XJS Coupe 6.0
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 29 Nm more
  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 72 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

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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