Jaguar XK Convertible (1996 – 2002) vs Porsche 911 Targa (1995 – 1997): specs compared
The Jaguar XK Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 294 hp against 285 hp. The Porsche 911 Targa is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,705 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Jaguar XK Convertible is 500 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XK Convertible
1996 – 2002
|
Porsche
911 Targa
1995 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2002 | 1995 – 1997 |
| Body style | Convertible | Targa · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 294 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s | 5.4 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 266 – 275 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.9 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,705 kg | 1,375 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.