Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6vsJaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8

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

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Jaguar XF (X260)

3.0d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018
VS

Jaguar XJ (X358)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Power
300hp224kW
298hp222kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,603kg3,534lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,223kg4,901lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
746km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,954mm195in
5,091mm200in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
116mm5in
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Trunk volume
505L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
85L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 has 2 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
1,603 kg
3,534 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 (X260)3.0d V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V66.2 s
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V86.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8: 0.4 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 (X260)3.0d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 and Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8: 5.9 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 (X260)3.0d V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
1,200 km
746 mi
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
746 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
JaguarXJ (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
5,091 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (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

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6 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 (X260)3.0d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 (X260)3.0d V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF (X260)3.0d V6JaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,603 kg
3,534 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,091 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,200 km
746 mi
746 km
463 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (X260) 3.0d V6Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 289 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 454 km (282 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Is 147 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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