Audi S8 2006 vs Jaguar XF 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 450 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 175 HP more power than Jaguar XF, but torque is 60 NM less than Jaguar XF. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 6.2 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 930 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 7.4 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.05 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi S8 is 10 cm longer than the Jaguar XF, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S8 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.48 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.52 metres more than that of the Jaguar XF, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 5400 | |
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