2018 Audi A8 vs 2018 Jaguar XJ - The Car Connection

2018 Audi A8

2018 Jaguar XJ

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3.0 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 L 3.0 TFSI	19	29	$76,726	$82,500
A8 L 4.0 TFSI Sport	16	26	$85,560	$92,000
S8 plus 4.0 TFSI	14	24	$107,788	$115,900

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XJ R-Sport AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XJ XJ R-Sport AWD	17	26	$73,602	$78,300
XJ XJ R-Sport RWD	18	27	$70,876	$75,400
XJ XJ Supercharged RWD	15	23	$87,420	$93,000
XJ XJL Portfolio AWD	17	25	$82,156	$87,400
XJ XJL Portfolio RWD	18	27	$79,430	$84,500
XJ XJL Supercharged RWD	15	23	$90,522	$96,300
XJ XJR575 RWD	15	23	$115,056	$122,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$76,726

$73,602

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,500

$78,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1375 / month

$1305 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi S8 is a speed machine that's the ultimate sleeper. Spot one and stare—it'll likely be gone just as quickly.

The 2018 Jaguar XJ swaddles its occupants in leather, delivers them in style, and offers sporty road manners for a large car due to its lightweight construction.

TCC Likes

Blitzing acceleration
Opulent interior
Superlative handling

Beautiful shape
Elegant interior design
Very good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Not much to look at in the inside
No self-driving tech
No changes for 2018

Somewhat cramped interior
No hybrid powertrain
Not a huge performance gap between V-6 and V-8

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

121.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Second Leg Room (in)

42.9

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

207.4

202

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

122.9

119.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.7

74.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

15.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/45HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P275/40HR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4464

4112

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

950

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

332 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

333 @ 5500

340 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8 L

Jaguar XJ

Body Style

quattro LWB Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

8.8

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