Audi A8 L vs. Jaguar XF
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A8 L and Jaguar XF contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A8 L and the Jaguar XF.
When comparing the Audi A8 L's and the Jaguar XF's specifications and ratings, the Audi A8 L has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Jaguar XF has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi A8 L's and the Jaguar XF's specifications and ratings, the Jaguar XF is a better car than the Audi A8 L.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi A8 L's price is between $88,650 and $106,617, with the Jaguar XF priced between $52,206 and $60,275.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A8 L loses 62.6 percent of its value and the Jaguar XF loses 59.5 percent of its value. This means the Jaguar XF retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A8 L.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A8 L is 7.2 out of 10 while the Jaguar XF's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi A8 L being ranked 8 out of 17 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Jaguar XF being ranked 11 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A8 L is 7.4 out of 10. For the Jaguar XF the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Audi A8 L a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jaguar XF.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A8 L’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Jaguar XF base engine makes 246 horsepower. The A8 L is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. The XF is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. This gives the Jaguar XF the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi A8 L. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A8 L, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A8 L and Jaguar XF are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
88650 - 106617
Starting MSRP:
92000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
52206 - 60275
Starting MSRP:
49800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
73001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38395 - 138800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
108498
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
76075 - 139960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45353
Price Range:
38828 - 55690
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
68219
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
40286 - 132492
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6010
# Good or Great Deals:
17
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
57875
Depreciation %:
0.62908089
Resale Value $:
34125
Residual Value %:
0.37091911
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55588193
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.47768574 - 0.62908089
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29778
Depreciation %:
0.59795763
Resale Value $:
20022
Residual Value %:
0.40204237
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.62392314
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.59795763 - 0.63084231
Audi A8 L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jaguar XF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A8 L
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar XF
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
11.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.4 - 21.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.003
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2064095459559265
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7456722450355051
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.7 - 44.1
Audi A8 L Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 17Jaguar XF Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A8 L Trim Levels
quattro 55 TFSI
Jaguar XF Trim Levels
P250 R-Dynamic SE, P300 R-Dynamic SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
434 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 585 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4773 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
209.5 inches
Wheelbase:
123.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3655 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R20XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Portofino Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Fuji White
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Cognac Brown / Sarder Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sienna Tan
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Oyster
Red
Mars Red
