Jaguar XJ (2007 – 2009) vs Pontiac G8 (2007 – 2009): specs compared

The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 405 hp against 370 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,539 kg against 1,762 kg. At 5,090 mm, the Jaguar XJ is 109 mm longer than the Pontiac G8.

Specification Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2007 – 2009 Pontiac G8 Pontiac G8 2007 – 2009
Overview
Origin United Kingdom United States
Documented years 2007 – 2009 2007 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 5 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 207 – 405 hp 261 – 370 hp
Torque 300 – 560 Nm 339 – 530 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.3 – 8.2 s —
Top speed 225 – 250 km/h —
Economy
Fuel economy 10.7 – 11.4 L/100 km —
Dimensions
Length 5,090 mm 4,981 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,900 mm
Height 1,448 mm 1,466 mm
Wheelbase 3,033 mm 2,916 mm
Curb weight 1,539 – 1,659 kg 1,762 – 1,812 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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