Jaguar XKR 2006 vs Porsche Cayman 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 273 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 175 HP more power than Porsche Cayman, whereas torque is 287 NM more than Porsche Cayman. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.3 | |
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The Porsche Cayman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayman, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XKR could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar XKR engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XKR might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Porsche Cayman engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Jaguar XKR is larger. Jaguar XKR is 45 cm longer than the Porsche Cayman, 27 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 260 litres | |
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Jaguar XKR has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XKR has 40 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Cayman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`620 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 27 400 | |
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