Compare Jaguar XJ X308 vs Lexus LS430 XF30
Variants
XJ8 3.2
XJ8 4.0
XJ8 4.0 Sovereign (LWB)
XJR
LS 430 EU
LS 430 US
Capacity
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
81.0 L / 21.4 gal
84.0 L / 22.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
Wheelbase
2925 mm / 115.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
6.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.4 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.25
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
3UZ-FE
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
1997 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
80%
Pros
- Best-in-class styling
- Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
- Great fit and finish
- Wonderful Supercharged V8 engine
- Exceptionally robust powertrain
- Superb fit and finish
- Good 0.25 drag coefficient
- Very small turning circle
- Elegant styling with some presence
Cons
- Engine not the most reliable
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