Jaguar XJ (2012 – 2019) vs Audi S8 (2012 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 520 hp against 510 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.9 s. The Jaguar XJ uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 2,050 kg.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJ
2012 – 2019
|
Audi
S8
2012 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2019 | 2012 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 241 – 510 hp | 519 hp |
| Torque | 340 – 625 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.5 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 11.6 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,121 mm | 5,146 mm |
| Width | 2,108 mm | 1,948 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,660 – 1,871 kg | 2,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

