1996 • Jaguar
XJ
Jaguar XJ 4.0 i 24V Sport (320 Hp) 1996Overall Score86.5/100
1996 Jaguar XJ vs 1996 Lotus Esprit Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1996 • Lotus
Esprit
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) 1996Overall Score87.5/100
WINNER
Lotus Esprit
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 1 points.
86.5–87.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Jaguar XJSpecificationLotus Esprit
JaguarMakeLotus
XJModelEsprit
1996Model year1996
SedanBody typeCoupe
5Seats2
4Doors2
Performance
Jaguar XJSpecificationLotus Esprit
6,3 s0–100 km/h4,9 s
250 km/hTop speed282 km/h
3980 ccEngine displacement3506 cc
320 HPPower354 HP
512 NmTorque400 Nm
6Cylinders8
Fuel & Consumption
Jaguar XJSpecificationLotus Esprit
PetrolFuel typePetrol
86 ltFuel tank73 lt
—Urban consumption20 lt
—Extra-urban consumption9,3 lt
12,5 ltAverage consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
Jaguar XJSpecificationLotus Esprit
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
4Gears5
255/45 R17Tyre size235/40 R17; 285/35 R18
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Jaguar XJSpecificationLotus Esprit
5023 mmLength4370 mm
1798 mmWidth1880 mm
1303 mmHeight1150 mm
1875 KgWeight1380 Kg
2870 mmWheelbase2420 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1996 Jaguar XJ and 1996 Lotus Esprit approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Lotus Esprit leads the E-Kıyasla score by 1 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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