2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3.
Because 2007 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | A3 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 84 L |
