Verdict
This is a trim call, not a drivetrain call. The Prestige costs RM448,800, while the R-Sport is RM482,800, so the gap is RM34,000. Both use the same 1,997 cc petrol engine with 300 hp and 400 Nm, AWD and a conventional automatic, and both do 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds with a 233 km/h top speed. Fuel use, CO₂, road tax, boot space and warranty are also identical at 7.7 L/100 km, 170 g/km, RM439, 508 litres and five years. Check the R-Sport kit carefully.
Pick the Jaguar F-Pace Prestige 2.0 300PS AWD if you want the same performance, AWD hardware and cabin practicality while keeping RM34,000 in hand.
Pick the Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 2.0 300PS (Mid-spec) if the R-Sport trim items you confirm at the showroom justify the extra money, because the mechanical numbers do not change.
Key differences
- Price: RM448,800 for the Prestige vs RM482,800 for the R-Sport
- Power and torque: 300 hp/400 Nm vs 300 hp/400 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: 0-100 km/h in 6.0 s and 233 km/h vs 6.0 s and 233 km/h
- Fuel economy and CO₂: 7.7 L/100 km and 170 g/km vs 7.7 L/100 km and 170 g/km
- Boot space and seating: 508 litres and 5 seats vs 508 litres and 5 seats
- Warranty and road tax: 5 years and RM439/year vs 5 years and RM439/year
Prestige 2.0 300PS AWD
- RM34,000 cheaper than the R-Sport
- Same 300 hp, 400 Nm and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 508-litre boot, five seats and five-year warranty
- No listed mechanical advantage over the R-Sport
- Auto emergency braking is not shown
- Still carries the same RM439 yearly road tax
R-Sport 2.0 300PS (Mid-spec)
- Same 300 hp and 400 Nm 2.0-litre petrol output
- Same AWD layout and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 508-litre boot and five-year warranty
- Costs RM34,000 more than the Prestige
- No gain in power, torque, acceleration or fuel economy
- Auto emergency braking is not shown
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 448,800✓ | RM 482,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.7 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Co2 | 170 g/km | 170 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,731 mm | 4,731 mm |
| Width | 1,936 mm | 1,936 mm |
| Height | 1,667 mm | 1,667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 1,760 kg | 1,760 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 508 litres | 508 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental ContiSportContact5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 15-spoke Alloy | 20" Templar 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 15-spoke Alloy | 20" Templar 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dynamics (Adjustable Dampers) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | For all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | 14-Way Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Recline and Power Fold Release | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Recline and Power Fold Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0" InControl Touch and 380W Meridian Sound System with 11 Speakers | 10.2" InControl Touch Pro with SSD and 380W Meridian Sound System with 11 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 439 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Prestige 2.0 300PS AWD vs R-Sport 2.0 300PS (Mid-spec) FAQ
Is the Jaguar F-Pace Prestige 2.0 300PS AWD or Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 2.0 300PS (Mid-spec) better?
On paper, the Prestige is the better buy because it matches the R-Sport for engine output, AWD, performance, economy, boot space, warranty and road tax while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 2.0 300PS (Mid-spec) costs RM34,000 more than the Jaguar F-Pace Prestige 2.0 300PS AWD.
Do the two Jaguar F-Pace variants perform differently?
No. Both have a 1,997 cc petrol engine with 300 hp and 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a conventional automatic gearbox, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a 233 km/h top speed.