2011 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A8 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XJ. (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | A8 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 3157 mm |
