The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Jaguar XJ 30d Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 96,100

€ 84,600

€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 30d.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
68.5
76.7
83.1
57
74.8
82.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
68.5 in
Height
57 in
122.9
207.4
119.4
202
207.4 in
Length
202 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4356 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.8 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
D4 (4H)
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDRA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
296 hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 30d
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 30d
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11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
34 mpg
Jaguar XJ 30d
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
577 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
684 mi
Jaguar XJ 30d
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
144 kWh
Jaguar XJ 30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Jaguar XJ 30d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data