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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0 V6vsFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Ford Taurus VII

EcoBoost 325 V6

329 hp2694 ccGasolineFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
340hp254kW
329hp245kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
816km507mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,694cc164cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
2,949mm116in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,608mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume-
534L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
64L
CO2 emissions
234g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V65,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 has 11 hp more than Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
1,875 kg
4,134 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
816 km
507 mi
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
329 hp
245 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
816 km
507 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
234 g/km
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Trunk score
-
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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