2012 Audi R8 vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XF. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XF.
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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XF. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | R8 | XF |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
