Jaguar XJ X300 or Jaguar XJ40?

1994–1997 vs 1986–1994 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: XJ X300 5,024 mm, XJ40 4,988 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: XJ X300 440 l, XJ40 430 l.
Lowest consumption: XJ X300 12.3 l/100 km, XJ40 12.5 l/100 km.
Power: XJ X300 157–240 kW, XJ40 147–167 kW.
Standard equipment: XJ X300 21 items (XJ6), XJ40 25 items (XJ6).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jaguar XJ X3001994–1997 · 3 engines · XJ6, Sport, Sovereign, XJRSpecifications →Listings →

Jaguar XJ401986–1994 · 2 engines · XJ6, SovereignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jaguar XJ X3001994–1997no listings	Jaguar XJ401986–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,024 mm	Length4,988 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,793 mm
Height	Height1,300 mm	Height1,380 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,870 mm	Wheelbase2,870 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l	Trunk volume430 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,870 kg	Curb weight1,750 kg–1,790 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank81 l	Fuel tank79 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1997	Production years1986–1994
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines2
Power	Power157–240 kW (213–326 hp)	Power147–167 kW (200–227 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.2–4.0	Displacement (l)3.2–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12.3 l/100 km · 3.2	Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 3.2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 4.0 Supercharged XJR	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 4.0
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed222 km/h
Trim levelsXJ6 · XJ6
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · XJ6	Items in the base trim25 · XJ6
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Sovereign	Items in the top trim34 · Sovereign
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Beige Interior	Beige Interior—	Beige Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint—	Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar XJ X300 or Jaguar XJ40?

Length: Jaguar XJ X300 5,024 mm, Jaguar XJ40 4,988 mm (a 36 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,870 vs 2,870 mm. Boot: 440 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar XJ X300 or Jaguar XJ40?

The most frugal Jaguar XJ X300 uses 12.3 l/100 km (3.2); the most frugal Jaguar XJ40 12.5 l/100 km (3.2).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar XJ X300 or Jaguar XJ40?

The strongest Jaguar XJ X300 makes 240 kW (326 hp) (4.0 Supercharged XJR); the strongest Jaguar XJ40 167 kW (227 hp) (4.0).

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