Car comparison

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260)

2.0

250 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight-
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,088km676mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,955mm195in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
565L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
74L
66L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.05,500 rpm1,200-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
22.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.07.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s

Although Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0: 1.4 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
1,088 km
676 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,222 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.3 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)2.0VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,088 km
676 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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