2010 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Audi |
| Model | XJ | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 90 L |
