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Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 2.0d (163 Hp)
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Jaguar XF:
The Jaguar XF is an executive luxury sports saloon car that was manufactured and marketed by the British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. The XF was available as a four-door saloon and a five-door estate marketed as the Sportbrake. Launched in Autumn 2007 as a replacement for the S-Type, the XF was designated internally as the X250. The X250 was succeeded by the X260 in 2015. X250 was the first of the new styled Jaguars.
The XF was developed at Jaguar's Whitley design and development HQ in Whitley, Coventry and was built at Castle Bromwich Assembly facility in Birmingham....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sportbrake (X260) Overview:
Jaguar XF (Sportbrake (X260)). With 380 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1660 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.3 s). The top speed reaches 219 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0d (163 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Manual transmission paired with the entry-level diesel, offering basic but efficient performance.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, making it a very cost-effective option for daily driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and elegant design with strong road presence
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality, especially on long journeys
- • Spacious and practical estate body style with generous boot capacity
- • Engaging driving dynamics and precise steering
- • Wide range of efficient diesel and powerful petrol engine options
Cons:
- • Early Ingenium engines had some reported reliability concerns
- • Infotainment system can feel dated compared to rivals (especially pre-facelift)
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to the Sportbrake's design
- • Higher fuel consumption on powerful petrol V6 models
- • Interior materials, while good, might not feel as premium as some German rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(X250, facelift 2011: 2012 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Jaguar |
| Model: | XF |
| Generation: | Sportbrake (X260) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0d (163 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 163 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 81.5 Hp/l [6mm less] |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Ingenium / 204DTD More details about the engine Ingenium / 204DTD |
| Engine displacement: | 1999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.4 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 15.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 228.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1660 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1700 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 565 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4955 mm [6mm less] |
| Width: | 1987 mm [48mm more] |
| Height: | 1496 mm [28mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2960 mm [51mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2091 mm |
| Front track: | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1607 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 116 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension |
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