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Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) · Facelift 2020 2.0dvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

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

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Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) · Facelift 2020

2.0d

204 hp1997 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,541 kg
    3,397 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0dVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,856kg4,092lb
1,541kg3,397lb
Gross weight-
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
80.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,964mm195in
4,639mm183in
Width-
1,795mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
716L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,695L
1,624L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0dVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0dVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
28.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
1,856 kg
4,092 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,541 kg
3,397 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)Facelift 20202.0d
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 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)Facelift 20202.0d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
1,065 km
661 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
204 hp
152 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
716 L
25.3 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 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)Facelift 20202.0d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI 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)Facelift 20202.0d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 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)Facelift 20202.0d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0dVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,856 kg
4,092 lb
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
716 L
25.3 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
Trunk score
716 L
25.3 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0dVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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