2014 Jaguar F-Type vs. Its Competition

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Apr 18, 2013

The 2014 F-Type revives Jaguar's true sportscar heritage--its own XK has two tiny, vestigial rear seats, and that's enough to disqualify it to some on principle alone.

Still, it's a beautiful piece of aluminum sculpture in its own right, though it's considerably bigger and heavier than the coming F-Type.

The BMW Z4 is closer in size and mission, but doesn't have the heritage of the Jaguar roadster--and both it and the Mercedes-Benz SLK have power folding hardtops, not strictly in the traditional, classic sports-car mold, either.

All told, the Porsche Boxster may end up being the F-Type's closest competitor; it's mid-engined, but has a folding fabric roof, seats two, and bristles with amazing grip and acceleration that doesn't need nostalgia for the 550 Spyders of the past to sell it--though it also has that hazy memory in its corner.

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9.4 The 2014 Jaguar F-Type revives the E-Type's sportscar formula without bowing down to its design ethos--and lives up to the promise of sports car fun in a luxurious environment.	7.8 The 2013 BMW Z4 is spirited and purposeful, and balances fun and comfort quite well, but it's pricier than other roadsters.	9.2 Raising pulses and generating sheer envy: it's all in a day's work for the gorgeous, sublime Jaguar XK.	8.4 The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is the least polarizing of the roadsters, but there's enough urgency to go with its elegant, mini-SL charm.	9.2 The 2013 Porsche Boxster is one of the most fun, stylish, and luxurious roadsters available.
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Gas Mileage
	17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy
Engine
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas V8	Gas I4	Gas Flat-6
EPA Class
Two-Seaters	Two Seaters	Mini-Compact	2 Seater	Two-Seater
Style Name
2dr Convertible V6	2dr Roadster sDrive28i	2dr Coupe Touring	2dr Roadster SLK250	2dr Roadster
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2	2	4	2	2
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Convertible	Convertible	Coupe	2 Door Roadster	Convertible
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Manual