Jaguar XJ (2012) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2009) Specs

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2012 Jaguar XJ and 2009 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Jaguar XJ	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 470 hp@6000 424 lb-ft@2500	5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.3 in	121.0 in	3.3 in
Length	206.6 in	204.4 in	2.2 in
Width	74.6 in	74.6 in	0 in
Height	57.0 in	57.3 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	4367 lb.	4697 lb.	-330 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.7 gal.	23.8 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	37.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	59.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.3 in	0.0 in	58.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.2 in	57.5 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.3 in	0.0 in	58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	44.1 in	42.3 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	85.6 in (over 2 rows)	83.6 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume	15.2 ft³	14.6 ft³	0.6 ft³

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review

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