Jaguar XJ (1994 – 1997) vs Audi A8 (1994 – 1999): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 318 hp against 300 hp. The Audi A8 uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,435 kg against 1,708 kg.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJ
1994 – 1997
|
Audi
A8
1994 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 219 – 318 hp | 150 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 478 Nm | 250 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 8.4 s | 7.3 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 222 – 250 km/h | 212 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 15.2 L/100 km | 7.2 – 13.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 mm | 5,034 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,435 – 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,880 – 2,883 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,708 – 1,930 kg | 1,435 – 1,725 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.