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Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) · Facelift 2020 2.0dvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

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 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    716 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0dVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight-
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,964mm195in
4,633mm182in
Width-
1,789mm70in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
716L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,695L
1,642L
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 Variant 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 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 Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0dVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 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
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
156 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 Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 14 hp (10 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 Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20202.0d7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 0.6 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 1.9 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
1,138 km
707 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 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
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0dVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
716 L
25.3 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) Facelift 2020 2.0dVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 424 km (263 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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