Car comparison

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8vsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L

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

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Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009
VS

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V L

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    298 hp
    222 kW
  • Highest torque
    411 Nm
    303 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,609 kg
    3,547 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
Power
298hp222kW
298hp222kW
Torque
411Nm303lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,609kg3,547lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,246kg4,952lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km463mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
5,216mm205in
5,215mm205in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
3,159mm124in
3,159mm124in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
470L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V LPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L6,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
298 hp
222 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
411 Nm
303 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86.6 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L6.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 0.5 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
746 km
463 mi
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
780 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
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
5,215 mm
205.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L
Power
298 hp
222 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,215 mm
205.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
746 km
463 mi
780 km
485 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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