Car comparison

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 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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Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009
VS

Jaguar X-type (X400)

3.0 i V6 24V

231 hp2968 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    298 hp
    222 kW
  • Highest torque
    411 Nm
    303 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
298hp222kW
231hp172kW
Torque
411Nm303lb-ft
279Nm206lb-ft
Curb weight
1,609kg3,547lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,246kg4,952lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km463mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
2,968cc181cu in
Length
5,216mm205in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,159mm124in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
470L
-
Max trunk volume-
452L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 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
MetricJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8 has 67 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 Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 67 hp (50 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
1,609 kg
3,547 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86.6 s
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 0.9 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 Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 0.9 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
746 km
463 mi
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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 Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
298 hp
222 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
279 Nm
206 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
746 km
463 mi
581 km
361 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 132 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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