Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VvsHSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

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

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Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003
VS

HSV Clubsport (VT)

R8 5.7 V8

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    363 hp
    271 kW
  • Highest torque
    505 Nm
    372 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Lightest
    1,686 kg
    3,717 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
363hp271kW
340hp254kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,686kg3,717lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
4,919mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
81L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VHSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
340 hp
254 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 23 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
473 Nm
349 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
1,686 kg
3,717 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V86.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
340 hp
254 kW
6.2 s
255 km/h
158 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
363 hp
271 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,686 kg
3,717 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
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Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Is 159 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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