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Audi S7 vs Jaguar XJ

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2018 Audi S7

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2019 Jaguar XJ

Overview

SpecAudi S7Premium Plus quattroJaguar XJR-Sport
Selected trimPremium Plus quattroR-Sport
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20182019

Pricing & market

SpecAudi S7Premium Plus quattroJaguar XJR-Sport
MSRP$81,200$75,400 (best)
Lowest listing price$61,960$20,000 (best)
Median listing price$61,960$25,000 (best)
Highest listing price$61,960$30,000 (best)
For sale now12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi S7Premium Plus quattroJaguar XJR-Sport
Combined MPG18 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG16 MPG18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG24 MPG27 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.8 gal21.1 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi S7Premium Plus quattroJaguar XJR-Sport
Horsepower450 hp (best)340 hp
Torque406 lb-ft (best)332 lb-ft
Engine size4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecAudi S7Premium Plus quattroJaguar XJR-Sport
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume24.5 cu ft (best)15.2 cu ft
Curb weight4,486 lbs3,891 lbs (best)
Wheelbase114.8 in119.4 in (best)
Length196.3 in202 in (best)
Width74.8 in (best)
Height55 in57.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi S7Premium Plus quattroJaguar XJR-Sport
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi S7Jaguar XJ
1

Premium Plus quattro

$81,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

R-Sport

$75,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Prestige quattro

$83,150 MSRP

R-Sport

$78,300 MSRP

3

XJL Portfolio

$84,500 MSRP

4

XJL Portfolio

$87,400 MSRP

5

XJ Collection

$85,000 MSRP

6

XJ50

$87,500 MSRP

7

XJ50

$99,300 MSRP

8

XJ50

$90,400 MSRP

9

Supercharged

$93,000 MSRP

10

XJL Supercharged

$96,300 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi S7 vs Jaguar XJ FAQ

Which is better: 2018 Audi S7 or 2019 Jaguar XJ?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Audi S7 vs 2019 Jaguar XJ on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2018 Audi S7 or 2019 Jaguar XJ?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Jaguar XJ starts lower at $75,400. Live Audi S7 listings start at $61,960. Live Jaguar XJ listings start at $20,000.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Audi S7 or 2019 Jaguar XJ?
The 2019 Jaguar XJ leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (75,400).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Audi S7 or 2019 Jaguar XJ?
The 2019 Jaguar XJ leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2018 Audi S7 or 2019 Jaguar XJ?
The 2019 Jaguar XJ leads on horsepower in this comparison (470).
Which has better seats: 2018 Audi S7 or 2019 Jaguar XJ?
The 2019 Jaguar XJ leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Audi S7 vs 2019 Jaguar XJ?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jaguar XJ (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).