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MG ZT · Facelift 2004 4.6 V8vsJaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

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

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MG ZT · Facelift 2004

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2005
VS

Jaguar X-type (X400)

3.0 i V6 24V

231 hp2968 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    592 km
    368 mi
  • Largest trunk
    452 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
231hp172kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
279Nm206lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,968cc181cu in
Length
4,747mm187in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,710mm107in
Front track-
1,522mm60in
Rear track-
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
432L
-
Max trunk volume
674L
452L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
61L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V6,800 rpm3,000 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 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
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 has 29 hp more than Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
279 Nm
206 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V86.3 s
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 and Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 2.9 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
492 km
306 mi
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
592 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
7.0 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
279 Nm
206 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
592 km
368 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
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Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 131 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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