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Performance Review: Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto - [2009]

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Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto - [2009]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Year: 2009 | Type: Saloon
  • Engine: 2993 cc (182.6 ci) 24 Valve
  • Engine Formation: V6
  • Aspiration: Turbo
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Transmission: 6 speed / Auto
  • Top Speed: 155 mph (249.4 kph)
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 5.90 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 6.1 secs
  • 0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 19.80 secs
  • Power: 271 bhp (202 kW) @ 4000 rpm
  • Kerbweight: 1880 kgs (4144 lbs)
  • Torque: 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 2000 rpm
  • Drive: RWD | Engine Location: Front
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 15.72 secs @ 87.0 mph
  • BHP Per Ton: 144.1 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 235.6 lb-ft
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Jaguar XF Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.This particular Jaguar XF has a 2993cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6 - [2019] image

Alternative Diesel V6's includes the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6

The XF shares its Diesel V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6 and the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XF's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1880 kgs (4144 lbs) this makes the Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster or the give or take 50kg.

Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image

The Jaguar XF shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 2993cc 24V V6 engine produces 271 bhp (202 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Turbo V6 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Jaguar XF you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

BMW 3 Series 330i M-Sport Manual E90 - [2005] image

The 2005 BMW 3 Series 330i M-Sport Manual E90 (169.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Jaguar XF.

The Jaguar XF has a Power to weight ratio of 144.1 bhp per ton and 235.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 XF competing with the 2005 BMW 3 Series 330i M-Sport Manual E90 (169.1 bhp per ton) or the 1986 BMW 3 Series M3 E30 (169.0 bhp per ton).


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Jaguar XF generating around 235.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (260.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe (260.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.1 secs, this made the Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic Wagon (5.90 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (5.90 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.90 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (5.90 secs). This Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto is also faster than the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (6.00 secs).

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Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XF and the 1993 Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Jaguar XF on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.72 secs @ 87.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro (15.65 secs), the 2002 Ford Focus RS (15.65 secs), and the 1971 Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 (15.65 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto has a maximum speed of 155mph.

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Top Speed of the 2009 XF equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2009 XF Rivals List.

A Brief History of Jaguar

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