Only a blind would state "there is no clear winner in this comparison".
There is a clear winner and its name starts with the letter J.
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV vs Jaguar XE SV Project 8
| Category | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.9 l V6 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 510 / 503 | 600 / 592 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1708 / 3765 | 1801 / 3971 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 299 / 295 | 333 / 329 |
| Average price | €89,000 | €185,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.9 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.7 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.9 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.1 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 24.2 s | 25.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 101.3 mph | 7.9 s @ 103.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s @ 123.1 mph | 11.3 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 19.4 s @ 139.2 mph | 18.3 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.9 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.9 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 20.7 s | 19.4 s |
| 1000 m | 21.2 s @ 250.9 kph | 20.8 s @ 252.7 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.5 s | 2.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.6 s | 7.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 12.4 s | 12.6 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (101 ft) | 32 m (103 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (415 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (99 ft) | 31 m (101 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 42 m (138 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 309 kph (192 mph) | 322 kph (200 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 12.1 s | 11.6 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.87 g (8 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) | 13.3 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 21 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.17 g (11 m/s²) | 1.05 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | XE SV Project 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
XE SV Project 8 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
Dente 4y ago
jeremyclarkson1 2w ago @Alex
The winner of performance dosent depend on the price, it depends on how the cars perform..
