Compare Jaguar XJ X308 vs Jaguar X-Type

Variants
XJ8 3.2
XJ8 4.0
XJ8 4.0 Sovereign (LWB)
XJR
2.0D
2.1
2.1 AT
2.2D
2.5
2.5 AT
3.0
3.0 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
452 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
81.0 L / 21.4 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
Ford CD132

Dimensions

Size | Height
1430 mm / 56.3 in
Size | Length
4672 mm / 183.9 in
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1789 mm / 70.4 in
Track Width | Front
1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
Wheelbase
2710 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2003

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
38%
Pros
  • Best-in-class styling
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
  • Great fit and finish
  • Wonderful Supercharged V8 engine
  • Beautiful front-end
  • Well-appointed interiors
Cons
  • Engine not the most reliable
  • Limited by MacPherson strut front suspension
  • No powerful engine options
  • FWD on a Jag

Price

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