Jaguar XF vs Lotus Emeya
Verdict
The Jaguar XF costs RM424,528 and keeps the brief traditional: 237 hp, rear-wheel drive, an eight-speed ZF automatic and a bigger 540-litre boot. The Lotus Emeya asks RM34,472 more, but changes the pace completely with two motors, 603 hp, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds. It is also much wider, at 2,241 mm, so Malaysian parking spaces matter. If you want petrol familiarity and luggage room, the XF has logic; if performance and EV hardware matter, the Emeya is the harder hit.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the lower price, petrol power, a larger 540-litre boot and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want dual-motor EV performance, 610 km of rated range, 420 kW DC charging and more driver-assistance kit.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Power and torque: Jaguar XF 237 hp/340 Nm; Lotus Emeya 603 hp/710 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XF 7.5 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds
- Boot space: Jaguar XF 540 litres; Lotus Emeya 509 litres
- Size: Jaguar XF 4,954 mm long and 1,987 mm wide; Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm long and 2,241 mm wide
- Road tax: Jaguar XF RM380/year; Lotus Emeya RM1,440/year
XF
- Costs less by RM34,472
- Larger 540-litre boot with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Space-saver spare tyre and 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance
- Much slower: 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h versus 4.15 seconds
- Lacks blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and head-up display
- Smaller infotainment setup: 8-inch screen and 80W audio versus 15.1-inch screen and 15-speaker KEF audio
Emeya
- Far stronger dual-motor output at 603 hp and 710 Nm
- Rated 610 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC charging
- Gets surround-view camera, blind-spot monitoring, AEB, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control
- RM34,472 more expensive to buy
- Road tax is higher at RM1,440/year versus RM380/year
- Smaller 509-litre boot and no split-folding rear seat listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 459,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 610 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 420 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 74 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 509 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 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" InControl Touch with Jaguar Sound System (80W) | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 1,440 |
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.
XF vs Emeya FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for performance and EV tech, with 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.15-second 0-100 km/h pace. The Jaguar XF makes more sense if price, boot space and petrol familiarity matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, while the Jaguar XF costs RM424,528. That makes the Lotus RM34,472 more expensive before looking at running costs such as road tax.
Which car is quicker?
The Lotus Emeya is much quicker. Its dual-motor electric setup does 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for the Jaguar XF’s 1,999 cc turbo petrol engine.