The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 84,500
€ 91,100
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 5.9 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
53
70.8
78.7
57.5
76.7
83.1
70.8 in
Width
76.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
53 in
Height
57.5 in
113
197.8
117.8
202.2
197.8 in
Length
202.2 in
113 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.77 %
General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
X308
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
588 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
179.9 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
