Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VvsJaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

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

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Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003
VS

Jaguar XJ (X300)

R 4.0 24V Sport

320 hp3980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1994-1997

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    363 hp
    271 kW
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    378 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    428 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
363hp271kW
320hp239kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
512Nm378lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,295kg5,060lb
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
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,980cc243cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
5,023mm198in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
430L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
81L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VJaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V SportPowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport5,000 rpm3,050 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
19.3 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
320 hp
239 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 43 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
512 Nm
378 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
1,875 kg
4,134 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: 0.7 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
688 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
320 hp
239 kW
6.3 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.3 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
363 hp
271 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
688 km
428 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VJaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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