The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman is designed to offer the greatest return on yoru sports car investment. This sleek, legendary line of Porsche models may well have been made for you, but to find out for sure, see how it stacks up next to another, comparable luxury sports car: The 2021 Jaguar F-Type.
Porsche 718 vs Jaguar F-Type: Difference in Design
The design of the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman is made to be striking and simple at the same time. Its flat and wide design is perfect for its mid-mounted engine, and the raised front fenders accentuate the impressive LED headlights. The profile design guides air into the side air-intakes that feed the mid-mounted engine, and the rear of the vehicle is highly refined with LED brake lights, accent trim, and a rear wing that automatically extends at speeds exceeding 78mph to reduce lift at high speeds.
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type, for contrast, also features sleek and wide designs, but with a much more conventional approach. With a less aerodynamic fly line and an arguably less iconic design overall, the 2021 Jaguar F-Type plays it safe with tried-and-true traditional front-engine design.
The differences continue once inside each vehicle too.The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman is proud to feature the world-class ergonomics for which Porsche is so well-known; with designs like the ascending center-console, Porsche Communication Management with touch display, and simply arranged controls for everything right at your fingertips. The 2021 Jaguar F-Type ergonomics attempts to emulate this display of luxury and efficiency, but we think you'll agree that it just falls a little short.
Porsche 718 vs Jaguar F-Type: High-Tech Features
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman doesn't just excel in design, but it also comes standard with a host of high-tech amenities like the aforementioned Porsche Communication Management system, or PCM. The PCM comes with a 7-in touchscreen and multimedia system that interfaces with your connected smartphone instantly for hand-free access to your favorite apps while also giving you control over the entire multimedia system. Also included is a 3-month trial of Porsche Connect which gives you Navigation Plus, Voice Pilot, and the virtual concierge service Finder.
Porsche 718 vs Jaguar F-Type: Sport Performance
Ultimately, when examining a sports car, what's most important is its power and performance. Luckily, these are not areas in which the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman is lacking.
The entry-level 718 models come standard with a turbocharged, 2.0 liter, horizontally opposed, direct-injection motor. This groundbreaking design provides 300 horsepower with 280 lb-ft of torque. The 718 cayman has a top track speed of 170mph and an acceleration of 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds. Upgrades are also available to 2.5 and 4.0 liter engines for power of up to 350 and 394 horsepower, respectively. The Jaguar F-Type is no slouch, but its comparable base 2.0 liter turbocharged engine generates 296 horsepower -- falling just short of the 718 Cayman, which is also much lighter. The result is a level of acceleration and performance that the Jaguar F-Type just can't compete with despite its higher starting price tag.
Porsche 718 vs Jaguar F-Type: Sportiness with Safety
Porsche is concerned with your overall driving experience, and that means also giving consideration to the possibility of less-than-ideal situations while on the road. That's why every 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman comes with the Porsche Side Impact Protection System, advanced dual front air bags, and front and rear deformation systems. There's also an anti-theft system with engine immobilizer and radar-based alarm system. The 2021 Jaguar F-Type, unfortunately, doesn't have much to boast about in this department with only basic airbags and traditional safety features for the driver and passenger.
Porsche 718 vs Jaguar F-Type: You're in Control
There are few things more relaxing than cruising down a beach highway in your new luxury sports car. In order to help ensure you reach that feeling of bliss, the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman has several assistance technologies that only enhance your driving experience- not hinder it. Enhanced Porsche Stability management, brake assist, ParkAssist, and Auto-Dimming mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensors all come standard so that you can focus one what's most important. To be fair, the 2021 Jaguar F-type comes standard with Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Keep Assist, as well as optional Park assist and Blind Spot Assist pack.
The best Value for a Luxury Sports Car
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type has just barely missed all the marks set by the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman, and unfortunately, it fails to close that gap even when comparing price tags. With a starting MSRP of $60,500 for the 718 Cayman, the starting MSRP of $61,600 for the Jaguar shows exactly why Porsche stands above its competition in nearly all aspects.
| 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman |  | 2021 Jaguar F-Type |
| $60,500 | Starting MSRP* | $61,600 |
| 300 w/ 280 lb-ft of Torque | Standard Horsepower | 296 w/ 295 lb-ft of Torque |
| Mid-Mount | Engine Placement | Front Mount |
| 18-inch | Wheels | 18-inch |
| 170 MPH | Top Track Speed | 155 MPH |
| 4.9 Seconds | 0-60mph Acceleration | 5.4 Seconds |
| Burmester High-End Surround Sound System | Standard Sound System | Meridian Sound System |
| 14.9 cubic feet | Total Max. Storage Space | 14.4 Cubic Feet |
| 2-Zone Automatic | Climate Control | Single Zone |
| Engine Immobilizer w/ Radar Based Cabin Surveillance | Anti-Theft Measures | Valet Mode |
*The Total Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) shown excludes taxes, title, registration, other optional or regionally required equipment, and dealer charges. The price and availability of Individually Commissioned Equipment (CXX) can be determined only after review and analysis by the manufacturer. Actual selling prices are set by dealers and may vary.