Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0 V6vsJaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

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

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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
340hp254kW
298hp222kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,246kg4,952lb
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
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
816km507mi
Calculated
746km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,216mm205in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
3,159mm124in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume-
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
85L
CO2 emissions
234g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 has 42 hp more than Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
1,609 kg
3,547 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66.4 s
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V86.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 0.2 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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 XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8: 1.6 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
816 km
507 mi
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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

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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
JaguarXJ Sovereign (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6JaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 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
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
816 km
507 mi
746 km
463 mi
CO2 score
234 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 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 XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ Sovereign (X358) 4.2 V8

  • Is 256 kg lighter
  • Has 3 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

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