Jaguar XJ X300 or Lexus LS XF20?

1994–1997 vs 1994–2000 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: XJ X300 5,024 mm, LS XF20 4,995 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: XJ X300 440 l, LS XF20 400 l.
Lowest consumption: XJ X300 12.3 l/100 km, LS XF20 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: XJ X300 157–240 kW, LS XF20 206–216 kW.
Standard equipment: XJ X300 21 items (XJ6), LS XF20 24 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Lexus LS XF201994–2000 · 2 engines · Standard, President, Executive, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jaguar XJ X3001994–1997no listings	Lexus LS XF201994–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,024 mm	Length4,995 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,830 mm
Height	Height1,300 mm	Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,870 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,870 kg	Curb weight1,760 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank81 l	Fuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1997	Production years1994–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines2
Power	Power157–240 kW (213–326 hp)	Power206–216 kW (280–294 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.2–4.0	Displacement (l)4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12.3 l/100 km · 3.2	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · LS 400 VVT-i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 4.0 Supercharged XJR	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · LS 400 VVT-i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsXJ6 · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · XJ6	Items in the base trim24 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Sovereign	Items in the top trim33 · President
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
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 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium 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 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar XJ X300 or Lexus LS XF20?

Length: Jaguar XJ X300 5,024 mm, Lexus LS XF20 4,995 mm (a 29 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,870 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 440 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar XJ X300 or Lexus LS XF20?

The most frugal Jaguar XJ X300 uses 12.3 l/100 km (3.2); the most frugal Lexus LS XF20 11.2 l/100 km (LS 400 VVT-i).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar XJ X300 or Lexus LS XF20?

The strongest Jaguar XJ X300 makes 240 kW (326 hp) (4.0 Supercharged XJR); the strongest Lexus LS XF20 216 kW (294 hp) (LS 400 VVT-i).

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