Porsche 911 vs Audi R8 vs Jaguar XKR supercar test - including drag race | What Car?
Everyday supercars really do exist and in this video we aim find out which of them is best.
In our test of the Porsche 911 vs Audi R8 vs Jaguar XKR, we'll tell you how good these cars are to drive, what they're like to sit in, how practical they are and how much they'll cost you to buy and run. We'll even prove which is fastest with a quick drag race.
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Definitely I’d take the Jag! That’s why I have one and I never see another car I want more than my XKR.
I had a 308 GTS QV a while back. My XK-R supercharged pulls just as many compliments!
Agree - have a 2011 XKR - Love it - all these others are a dime a dozen
Jag anyday
I have a 2013 XKR and there are three things that I know to be true...in a straight line it’s the fastest of the three on a dry road, it’s not a true sports car, and it’s the best damn looking car.
I have wider wheels on mine because I struggled with traction on stock and have hit 4 seconds more than once. I don't understand the times that other people get or if mine is somehow faster than everyone elses..
Agree on the Jag - that driver def messed up.
Looks like the Favourite is the Jag reading all the comments and happy to say i bought one.
Hardly a straight comparison. The Jag is a GT, the Audi and Porsche are sports cars. Haven't driven the Audi or Porsche, but I can vouch for the fact that both a 7 year old 4.2 n/a XK and a 5.0 s/c XKR will take you 700 miles across Europe (1 coffee stop) without so much as a need to stretch at journey's end.
Fairly reasonable review, but a few things missed. Firstly, the jaguar xkr is the fastest in all situations other than 0-60 on a wet road, it easily passes an r8 in v8 form and the 911 cant live with the rolling performance either. Secondly, part of the reason people buy "supercars" is the pantomime of the looks and sound, they are subjective i confess, but there is no drama to the looks of the 911, the r8 is the most obviously expensive, and the jaguar is probably the most classically stylish. Also, the 911 sounds lovely, but the r8 is a league above and the jag is the best by far. The r8's awd system makes it the easiest to handle at speed on wet british roads I suspect (ive only driven it on a track) which should count for something. Oh, and for anyone buying second hand, the jag is the only reasonable option.
Very reasonable assessment. And really, WHAT in the world sounds better than a V8 ... except a V8 with a supercharger whine?!
The jag does 0-60 in 4.1 sec, so In the 🌧 doing 5.3 sucks because I know it doesn’t get traction 1st 2nd and 3rd geR, the jag looks more elegant and sounds the best!
Agree , turn off the traction control and let a capable driver behind the wheel .
Jag wins on all counts. BTW the XKR has launch control too - it engages when selecting the chequered flag button. Also, the gearshift on the Jag is lightning quick. It’s also the best GT here by far.
I'd take the Jag anyday :) my cousin has one and it is amazing!
+Darryl Williams they are relatively affordable in the used car market...
+Gerry Khurl i test drove one and it was the most fun car i ever drove..
Gerry Khurl yeah Brilliant cars!! i have seen the older XK8 models going for as little as £1000 and the XKR going for as little as £16000 with a little crash damage but repairable
Gerry Khurl when i took my cousins one for a test drive it was insane!! it was always trying to kick the back end out and the acceleration is enough to slam you back in your seat haha definitely the most fun i have had in years
I've had 3 xkr convertibles for the last 9 years...your cousin has great taste, my favorite car...but alas i can't get a fourth as the discontinued it for some stupid reason
loving the jaguar
The Audi R8 is the only supercar here the 911 Carrera is not a supercar it's a sport car and the XKR is a GT
all this adds up to you being able to buy a low mileage 2007 XKR for £15k. Loving that fact.
David O'Reilly just got the portfolio edition 39,000 miles 07 plate £16,000.
I don't care if the Porsche has the best ever performance or that the Audi is easier to drive, The XKR is just too pretty for me not to pick it. Plus, it's a Jaaaaag ;)
You must be British.
poulius9 im asian and id have the jag still, your argument is invalid.
poulius9 I'm Australian. You don't have to be British to pick a Jag over a couple of meh looking German cars...
shakeyzbbq ***** Point taken. I'm not German but I personally think Porsche is a clear winner here. I have to admit, though, the boot space in this Jag is just great for a supercar.
It's a jaaag so why not have it? -to me, it is just the best looking and as I'm British, I would pick it any day.
The jaguar is stunning, Thats the car i will buy in the not to distant future....
XKR --- best looking imo...the thing purrs and growls at the same time.
Still prefer the Jag, why because it doesn’t look like it’s a plastic pig!
Once you see it you can' t unsee it haha
Seems like an odd comparison. I think an F-type would have made more sense than a XKR.
The Jag is the only car here willing to do stupid shit around corners. It has the quietest most comfortable cabin and and an exhaust note most likely to terrify small children and enrage christian neighbours. What other criteria can there be? Let's stop having adolescents review cars, GTs do what GTs do, sports cars do what they do, how do you even compare them?
I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to get one of these bastards. But it's a four way race with the BMW M6. And the Jaguar is leading.
Obviously they didn't put the Jaguar in sport nor dynamic mode.
No because then it would've been a real challenge to their beloved butt-ugly "Porch"!
Jag all the way 😎🤗
They're right at the end but I disliked because the Jaguar can beat both Porsche and Audi
I'd take the Jag. Seems like it would be a better daily and it's not as common as the other two.
I have got a XKR
Deex Porsche 911
The roads are mostly dry all the time.Why the hell would you race when roads are wet?I don't think nobody bothers racing in those conditions
Sure it's rhetorical , but I have to answer . . . Because if the roads were dry the Jag would show the other two what it looks like driving away from them .
ahahaha Jaguar XKR? are you guys stucked in medieval times? btw, despite of all I'd still take Jaguar.
A wet track test only makes sense if a dry track is done too. The Jag is a 4.5s car.
R8 is slower than Porsche but it looks much better, it is more special and totally awesome.
I'll take my XKR over all any time of the day, Add an upper and lower pully with a tune, and some cooling upgrades, you'll never look at a Porsche or audi again lol
Pretty stupid test. The only instrumented test is 0-60 in the wet? Given a dry road over an 1/8 mile, the Jag would definately be fastest. On a road course, I bet they would all be pretty close. What can I say, I just like Jags. The others make you look like you're trying too hard.
I want a Jaguar because Howard from Better Call Saul has a 1998 Jaguar XJ8
Does it ever not rain for road tests in that bastard of a joint ?
Haha... the PDK will be more attractive to sell. What Car never fails to miss the point of anything that isn't a diesel hatchback.
Whyare the Porsche and Jag taking off in a dry patch, and the Audi a puddle? :D
I disagree I think the Jag is the best
It IS the best!
Love my 991 Manual
porsche drives 911 really go to the track a lot . but i hardly ever see any jag and r8 on track
Jag.
This is like racing a cheetah, tiger and a greyhound. 😂😂
Really great video :D
massave discounts on the jaguar, where? your nuts...this is the most reliable car of the 3 by far, older jags were terrible, these are teriffic....
The reason Porsche makes things like a multifunction steering wheel an optional extra is because people like me don't like multifunctional steering wheels. It makes sense to leave out things that people may not want and then letting people pay extra for putting it in, rather than charging people for things they don't want.
Teenage presenters, get Steven Sutcliffe on
My grandfather has a 2015 jaguar xkr
Does he let you sit in the back seat when he takes you out for a ride😁
Jaguar XK8 Audi R8 Porshce 911 both interesting choices.
All you XKR fans 🙎🏻♂️
Great review guys!
Do these two children really know about cars? How predictable that they would go for the 911. Only a traffic-light racer gives a damn about 0-60 times. How often do you accelerate from standstill in the real world? Out on the open road, the Jaaaaag is a monster, plus it's a really nice place to be, in spite of what this boy would have you think; it makes you feel "special" - then just get out and look at it if you still have any doubts. German interiors are black plastic and fake looking leather. Golf, bye the way, is a game for people who don't do sports.
The straight line test was absolutely pointless I take it you only had the cars for a day? The Jag absolutely kills the competition on a dry road it's no secret it's a missile in a straight line. The Porsche is a very sterile place to be, its very hard and very basic unless you spec it up to 20k past its competitors. To say it's the slowest is a joke! You guys are totally useless or it's a Porsche sponsored blog you total sell outs... Before you comment I've had both.
Agreed!!!!!!!!
@Damon Wayans Well it's certainly the best at looking dated and stupid, lol!
Agreed also. Plus the Porsche is butt ass ugly and the RX 8 isn't far behind. Jag hands down.
What?! Are you kidding me? What's the problem to put clubs behind R8 seats? What are dimensions of that shelf? Looks pretty big... Even if you want to put there big 100l travel luggage, you could move passenger (or/and driver) seat to front, instead of kicking him out. It will fit without any problem
i better go with the jaguar Ftype its cheaper smaller and and more attractive
Great comparison review!
drawdy trick - Yea if you are a brain dead fool.
Testing for speed on a wet road. A totally bias and probably corrupted by compensation view. You should be ashamed. Jag all the way.
Well, the race really could have been longer
There are plenty of places to see how fast in can go 'round the' ring. Huh??? There's only one.
What happen to Nissan gtr?
that's for boys, not for men.
do chevy camaro and ford mustang reviews thanks
dont get me wrong i personally favor porsches general styling but the porsche looks 10 years older than the r8 when you consider the r8 was released a decade ago with very few modifications made than the porsche.
Agreed!Porche also been using that same bodystyle since the mid 90s
@@lionyleftwich4418 Lol, I thought more like 60's!
Lets not sugar coat it. The Porsche is butt ass ugly. The Jag is by far the best looking and I'd bet the fastest on a dry road. What kind of moron does a speed comparison on wet roads only. Dah
Should have used the F type instead
Then they would need the GT3 :P which would crush that silly Jag
Finally a realistic review!
What's realistic about ultimately deciding performance on a freshly rained back road?
For twits!
Jaguar is the prettiest car out of the three!
Base 911 beat a XKR in a straight line is a little surprising.
They were spinning the wheels on wet pavement. The XKR is faster than both
It's called all-wheel drive with a clear advantage in wet conditions and every porche have it
@@lionyleftwich4418 Bullshit.. Most are rear wheel drive, with the engine weight helping traction.
Liony Leftwich pull head out of you know what. Your as foolish as these morons doing a speed test on wet roads only.
Are you serious. 2 awd cars vs a rwd high horsepower car on a wet surface thumbs down
worst review ever they both choose the porsche because of favouritism i think the porsche is super ugly, i think the best is the audi r8 and then the jag and then the porsche (vw beetle)
Holtzy944 honestly though the cars are so different. the porsche is meant to be a track car. the audi is the same thing but its just a porsche rival. the jag is really a GT tbh and the gt isn't about top speed and track times. the xkr exists for the sensation of limitless power not to lap the nurburgring as fast as possible
the porsche is terribly ugly so when you see one where a blind fold
bud bading AGREED
These are not supercars in prem league speak they would be Everton, Leicester, West ham , The Jag being the best of this bunch in d,mode and not in wet
If you want to play golf would you not buy a vw
Minivan would be better!
This is an awful comparison on totally different types of cars,what a waste of time.
As the Jaguar F-Type is a convertible (at the moment), it wouldn't be a fair comparison, even though it is brilliant. The 911 won very easily for one reason besides those already mentioned; it's a much newer and up to date car. I prefer the R8 and the XKR but they've been around for a long while, getting on to around seven years since their release. And they're starting to get a bit old, despite the numbers of facelifts and updates they've had; it seems so inevitable that the completely new versions will be coming very soon...
these cars are actually not supercars, they are great fast sportscars. Some examples or supercars: Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari LaFerrari , Mclarean P1, Pagani Zonda, Bugatti Veyron .....
1. McLaren not Mclarean 2. audi r8 , porsche 911 and jaguar xkr are supercars 3. Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari LaFerrari , McLaren P1, Pagani Zonda, Bugatti Veyron are hypercars
***** well of the 911 range the GT2, GT3 and Turbo/Turbo S have got the supercar performance, Carrera and Carrera S are just sportscars. Jaguar XKR is not even a sportcar it is a fast GT actually, R8 is somewhere betweem sportcar and supercar. And sorry for my speling i am not native english speaker
No there hyper cars these are super cars
Ivan Mico the audi r8 v10 plus is a super car
sounds clueless...the jag is rear wheel drive and light on the back. standing race in the wet wont stand a chance. also its a gt NOT a sports car. he says the porsche is a rear engined car its a mid engined car. jaguar doesnt stand a chance totaly different class
Porsche IS rear engined it sits behind the rear wheels... the audi is mid engined.
The Jag doesn't belong with the other two.
Correct. It's in a league of its own!
Yes its far better despite this flawed and prejudice review.
My ears are hurt every time they say PORSH.
Same.
IIproductionsII You are (probably) not educated person and you don't know why is pronunciation so important. Keep doing what you are doing, America is free country ;)
O.K. Porch then!
Bring all the new models, engines, types, but nothing beats Audi R8!
Ibrahim Mohammed haha ah well at least you will be inspiring other people that it can be achieved to own one, eventually! :)
Why would they waste $4K on the automatic for the Porsche and nearly $10k on the Audi for a transmission that ruins the driving experience? That completely ruins the whole driving experience. The manual connects you to the car and gives you better control. If they're talking about not throwing money away getting the manual is a no brainer. The R8 is a great car, but the lack of storage space does seem to be it's weakest part. The interior seems very nice to me. I don't know what they're talking about with that. Definitely agree with the conclusion that the Porsche is the best overall car for daily driving.
That's such a load of tosh regarding manual gearboxes. PDK shifts quicker than you and you can keep both hands on the wheel. I've got nothing against manual boxes but saying DCTs ruins the experience and you can get better control is just dumb. Maybe ten years ago but not now...
If you're accelerating hard in 2nd gear and then want to coast in a high gear the manual is quicker, since you can actually pick the gear you want to go to. With the PDK you're stuck flipping paddles until you get the gear you want. It's just not enjoyable to a lot of people to lose the process
You can do that as easily in a PDK just flick it into auto. Unless you're a shit hot driver who wants to heel ane toe and rev match downshits I can't see what you're losing and there are many gains with PDK over manuals (both hands on wheel, seamless shifting, acceleration, and the ability to drive as an auto. Porsche GT3 and Turbo S only now come with PDK doesn't that say something on how good these systems are? If you want a manual, go for it but DCT are just as good these days and IMO are worth the extra
If you flick it into auto, how does it know what gear you want to be in? Esp w/7 gears being able to select the one you want gives you more control. The DCT requires sequential changes, which is a deal killer for me. Why not just leave it in auto all the time? The manual is a basic skill that's a lot of fun and the process is one of the best parts of driving a sports car, but doesn't require you to be an expert to enjoy the extra control and fun of driving. If you want to send $4k to flip a paddle instead of the joy of applying the skill of using 3 pedals and revving the car and putting the gear shift into exactly the gear you want go ahead. The company makes more money off the PDK automatics and can sell it to celebrities and people who don't have a clue about driving. The main reason I've seen for the automatic DCT sports cars are people whose wife wants to drive it more than them and won't take the 2 days to learn to drive a manual
Okay answering each comment in order. Your scenario was accelerate hard in 2nd then jump a gear or two and cruise. You can do this with a DCT. If you select auto mode or comfort(if available) it will select the highest gear available enabling an efficient higher gear. It won't go through each gear to achieve this as this second clutch will select the appropriate gear.How does it know? DCT gearboxes are computer controlled and monitor your inputs (steering, throttle, mode). I'm sure there are some good tutorials out there explaining how they work. The latest porsche manual box also has 7 gears.and will automatically rev match your downshifts automatically. This is not an easy skill to do manually and I suspect that most drivers of manual car can't do this. Also it's really only necessary if you're on a track to stop the drive wheels locking during aggressive deceleration I don't have any issue with someone choosing a manual and I have said this three times now . I robustly disagree with your assertion that DCT boxes are for those who can't drive after all as I have said before the GT3 is only available with PDK. Hardly a car for your wife to go to the shops? This is a track focused road car that has an option of race cage and harnesses. Hardly a runaround for celebs! Most high performance cars these days are only available with MCT or DCT gearboxes to be able to cope with the power and torque. (please feel free to research this). Also I'm sure that most individuals who would be wanting to purchase a high powered car such as those in the video would be able to drive a vehicle with a manual box. Basically your assertion is that DCT are not as good as manuals as are a waste of money. I state that DCTs and the latest MCT ( eg ZF 8 speed) are every bit as viable as a Manual clutch for this reasons I have stated above and highly praised by many car journalists. Please don't write back to me, you don't seem to know very much about cars or how they work and I think you need to do some research before giving an opinion which you don't seem to be able to back with any factual evidence.
911 The best.
audi 8r v10 plus would dominate.
Wouldn't class any of these as supercars
Harris lol 😂 has
Comparing a GT car to two spirts cars is just as ridiculous as a drag race in wet conditions…. Stupid review come on now.
Robots
Audi all day every day the Porsche is amazing too the jag well its not on that level simy
tan96. The Jag is by far the best. The other two a butt ass ugly compared to the Jag. Plus the Jag would be the fastest on dry roads. What kind of moron speed test cars only on wet roads ???
Duh, Beavis!!
Porsche are way ahead the competition in this video. The power to weight balance is perfect. The Audi maybe easier to drive but slower and the Jaguar is simply disappointing.
Jaguar disappointing?You OBVIOUSLY haven't seen 1 race in real life
You are really so wrong
Really? A drag race on wet pavement? Everything after that is irrelevant, you have shown your lack of integrity.
Telling from the rear exhaust, I think it's a Carrera S
No it just has the optional sports exhaust with the switch for loud or quite if it were a S model it would have red brake calipers for the same money as the Audi you could have got the Carrara 4 S and that blow the others away
No no no. Jag all the way.
Why get theese odd shapd cars instead of an every day 2013-14 camaro that is still affordable.
Gulp!!!!
Gee, let's see which car is "fastest" by having a 3 way drag race on a totally rain soaked, leaf strewn road! Wtf are you idiots thinking? To make this comparison you couldn't even find a dry road? Or track?? And then to use the results like some kind of real life data, how pathetic! I never liked Porsches. Yeah, I know they run and handle and I won't take that away from them ... but they have always been UGLY IMO with that stupid bug eye look. The Audi is kind of cool looking. But for me it's the Jag. A "real" engine with real horsepower and great looking with a hint of classic Jag in the styling. (Not to mention the drop top.) Now take those 3 cars out on a DRY TRACK and let's see who's fastest!!
Audi looks best, I'll take an R8
Eric H. - Your taste is all in your mouth. Jag all the way.
If I played golf I'd buy, or design, one club that did everything. I still wouldn't buy the Audi though!
The Jag is a handsome car but it just looks so outdated and even a little old school (not in a good 'retro' way) in this company. I'm genuinely surprised at how quickly it appears to have aged. It now looks like an 'analogue' car in a digital competition.
Clearly, you have no penis.
So wrong - That Porsche is and always has been butt ass ugly and the RX isn't far behind. Jag all the way. And I'll bet the fastest on dry roads.
the brits have the worst 0-60 times compared to americans, too much rain i guess,can't believe how slow the 100K+ r8 is in the wet, its got 4wd too and its slower than a m235..
+Gerry Khurl Partly we do yh.(btw im a brit) Funnily enough they always decide to do theses sort of tests when it's wet, cos they can't be arsed in Summer XD
I get really sick of the golf bag in the boot thing. Not very original.
yes the porsche is the better one... but that jags ass...
Those aren't even supercars
If you’re a doctor, get the Porsche or Audi, if u play golf, the Porsche, if you’re retired, the jag or Audi. Done, sorted
Unless your mind is twisted, you’ll get the Jag!!!!!
The jag aint a supercar
The audi had big water puddels in front off it so if think it made it slwer
R8 all the way!
If you're going to go to the trouble of organising road tests and writing up the results, at least describe the cars correctly. None of these cars are 'super-cars', they are all sports cars, the Jag' barely that.
The Porsche still looks stupid. So bad
Lol the Testarossa in the 80s with a 5 litre engine did 5 secs 0-62, outrunning the modern Jaguar XKR's which has the same displacement. No wonder why jag's lose so much money, cause they're shit
+Kirby Bossuot Lol yeah buddy you go for the shit cars
Your problem is obvious. Put your left hand on your left cheek and your right hand on your right cheek and pull real hard to get your head out of were the sun doesn't shine. Your comments are right up there with a speed test on wet roads only. Dah.