Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Jaguar XJ | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.4 in | 105.9 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 174.5 in | 25.9 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 69.8 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3958 lb. | 3535 lb. | 423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.4 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.0 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |