Audi A8 2002 vs Jaguar XJ 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 262 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 73 HP more power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Jaguar XJ. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.7 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 4 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9800 | |
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