Cadillac Seville (1998 – 2004) vs Jaguar XJ (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Cadillac Seville is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 7.3 s. The Jaguar XJ has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 209 km/h. The Cadillac Seville uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. The Jaguar XJ is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,810 kg. At 5,105 mm, the Cadillac Seville is 86 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Cadillac
Seville
1998 – 2004
|
Jaguar
XJ
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 305 hp | 240 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 407 Nm | 316 – 393 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 8.0 s | 7.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 225 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 11.8 L/100 km | 11.9 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,991 – 5,105 mm | 5,019 mm |
| Width | 1,897 – 1,905 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,810 – 1,827 kg | 1,710 – 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.