Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Audi S8 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jaguar XJ) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S8) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 520 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 245 HP less power than Audi S8, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi S8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.1 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8, which means that by driving the Jaguar XJ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 11 cm longer than the Audi S8, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 510 litres | |
| Jaguar XJ has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi S8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi S8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 28 600 | |
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