Audi A8 (2010 – 2013) vs Jaguar XJ (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 510 hp against 500 hp. The Audi A8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 4.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Jaguar XJ is the lighter car, from 1,672 kg against 1,830 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2010 – 2013
|
Jaguar
XJ
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 207 – 500 hp | 241 – 510 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 800 Nm | 340 – 625 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 7.9 s | 4.9 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 241 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 11.9 L/100 km | 7.0 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,136 – 5,268 mm | 5,121 – 5,248 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 2,108 mm |
| Height | 1,461 – 1,471 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,992 – 3,122 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,830 – 2,120 kg | 1,672 – 1,915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.