Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6vsJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8

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

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Jaguar XF (X260)

S 3.0 V6

380 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Jaguar XJ (X351)

5.0 V8

385 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    892 km
    554 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    515 Nm
    380 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
380hp283kW
385hp287kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
892km554mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,954mm195in
5,127mm202in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
116mm5in
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Trunk volume
505L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
74L
82L
CO2 emissions
198g/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) S 3.0 V6Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V86,500 rpm6,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 has 5 hp more than Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
515 Nm
380 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
1,755 kg
3,869 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)S 3.0 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)S 3.0 V65.3 s
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V85.7 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 has more power, Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 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)S 3.0 V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8: 3.0 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)S 3.0 V6
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
892 km
554 mi
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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 (X351)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 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)S 3.0 V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.7 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)S 3.0 V6
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
892 km
554 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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 (X260) S 3.0 V6Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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