Lexus LS (1997 – 2000) vs Jaguar XJ (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Jaguar XJ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 284 hp. The Lexus LS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The Jaguar XJ uses less fuel, from 11.9 L/100 km against 12.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,755 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
1997 – 2000
|
Jaguar
XJ
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 284 hp | 240 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 316 – 393 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 225 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.2 L/100 km | 11.9 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,999 mm | 5,019 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,755 kg | 1,710 – 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.