Audi S8 2014 vs Jaguar XF 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jaguar XF) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 340 HP more power than Jaguar XF, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Jaguar XF. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
| The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 795 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 7.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Jaguar XF 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ...  More about Jaguar XF 2015 2.0 engine | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi S8 is 19 cm longer than the Jaguar XF, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XF. This could mean that the Audi S8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`590 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 66 800 | 19 600 | |
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