Jaguar X-TYPE vs Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Overview | |
MSRP$35,060 | MSRP$70,450 |
Listings58 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIn the American automotive world, a “forbidden fruit” is any car sold on foreign shores that isn't sold here. Some of the best examples are the (pre-R35) Nissan Skyline GT-R, most versions of the Land Rover Defender, certain hot hatchbacks, and entire genres like Australia’s “utes” (car-based pickup trucks). One of the most elusive and maddening of these forbidden fruits is the performance/luxury wagon. What's most maddening is that these vehicles have been sold here in the past. Scour classifieds long enough, and you’ll find the rare BMW, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz wagon, but the latest versions, like the BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant, are not sold here. With that in mind, it's refreshing to see a vehicle like the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake. This is a wagon version of an existing midsize performance/luxury sedan, and Jaguar could have easily made this a Europe-only vehicle. But Jaguar elected to bring the Sportbrake here, which is a bold move. Why? Because wagons make up less than 2% of the new-car market, and that has been basically flat for the last 8 to 9 years. In that time, the crossover market has exploded. People flock to the confidence inspired by the raised ride height and soft ride of a crossover, despite the fact that many wagons offer as much (if not more) cargo space as similarly priced crossovers. And despite all this information, Jaguar still brought a wagon to the U.S. market. Why would Jaguar make such a move? Just because it can? The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is actually the first wagon Jaguar has offered in the United States since it parted ways with Ford. With everyone—even Jaguar—moving toward crossovers and SUVs, it’s possible that Jaguar is so confident in its standing with those burgeoning markets that it can offer a niche vehicle like the Sportbrake to set itself apart with a dash of boutique-automaker behavior while strengthening its core of crossovers. Whatever the motivation, drivers that know and appreciate the value of performance wagons know they offer the best combination of practicality and driving dynamics. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 227 hp V6 | Engine3.0L 380 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower227 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower380 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 227 hp V6 | Engine Name3.0L 380 hp V6 |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque332 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower227 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower380 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space31.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3516 lbs | Curb Weight4045 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height58.9 in |
Length183.8 in | Length195.0 in |
Width70.4 in | Width82.3 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase116.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1312 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2090 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity2090 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,060 | $70,450 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | In the American automotive world, a “forbidden fruit” is any car sold on foreign shores that isn't sold here. Some of the best examples are the (pre-R35) Nissan Skyline GT-R, most versions of the Land Rover Defender, certain hot hatchbacks, and entire genres like Australia’s “utes” (car-based pickup trucks). One of the most elusive and maddening of these forbidden fruits is the performance/luxury wagon. What's most maddening is that these vehicles have been sold here in the past. Scour classifieds long enough, and you’ll find the rare BMW, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz wagon, but the latest versions, like the BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant, are not sold here. With that in mind, it's refreshing to see a vehicle like the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake. This is a wagon version of an existing midsize performance/luxury sedan, and Jaguar could have easily made this a Europe-only vehicle. But Jaguar elected to bring the Sportbrake here, which is a bold move. Why? Because wagons make up less than 2% of the new-car market, and that has been basically flat for the last 8 to 9 years. In that time, the crossover market has exploded. People flock to the confidence inspired by the raised ride height and soft ride of a crossover, despite the fact that many wagons offer as much (if not more) cargo space as similarly priced crossovers. And despite all this information, Jaguar still brought a wagon to the U.S. market. Why would Jaguar make such a move? Just because it can? The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is actually the first wagon Jaguar has offered in the United States since it parted ways with Ford. With everyone—even Jaguar—moving toward crossovers and SUVs, it’s possible that Jaguar is so confident in its standing with those burgeoning markets that it can offer a niche vehicle like the Sportbrake to set itself apart with a dash of boutique-automaker behavior while strengthening its core of crossovers. Whatever the motivation, drivers that know and appreciate the value of performance wagons know they offer the best combination of practicality and driving dynamics. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 227 hp V6 | 3.0L 380 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 227 hp @ 6800 rpm | 380 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 227 hp V6 | 3.0L 380 hp V6 |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 332 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 227 hp @ 6800 rpm | 380 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 31.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3516 lbs | 4045 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 195.0 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 82.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 116.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1312 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2090 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2090 lbs | |
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