Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VvsJaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

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 (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018

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
  • Highest torque
    505 Nm
    372 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • 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 economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
363hp271kW
340hp254kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,430kg5,357lb
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
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
81L
80L
CO2 emissions-
234g/km

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 (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
20.5 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
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
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 23 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 23 hp (17 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
450 Nm
332 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
1,865 kg
4,112 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 0.8 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 2.8 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
816 km
507 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.4 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 (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 (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

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 (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

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 (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
363 hp
271 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
816 km
507 mi
CO2 score
-
234 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 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 (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VJaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (108 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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