Jaguar XJ vs Lotus Emeya
Verdict
The Jaguar XJ is the old-school luxury sedan choice here: RM658,491, rear-wheel drive, 1,999 cc petrol power, a longer 3,157 mm wheelbase and a slightly bigger 520-litre boot. The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000 and changes the brief completely, with dual motors, all-wheel drive, 603 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, plus a 102.0 kWh battery and 610 km EV range. For Malaysia, the Emeya is quicker and cheaper to buy, but its RM1,440 road tax is higher than the XJ’s RM380.
Pick the Jaguar XJ if you want a longer-wheelbase petrol luxury sedan with rear-wheel drive, an 82-litre tank and the slightly larger boot.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the faster, cheaper-to-buy EV with 603 hp, all-wheel drive and 610 km of stated range.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XJ RM658,491; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Powertrain: Jaguar XJ 1,999 cc petrol, rear-wheel drive; Lotus Emeya dual motor electric, all-wheel drive
- Power: Jaguar XJ 237 hp; Lotus Emeya 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XJ 7.5 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.2 seconds
- Size: Jaguar XJ 5,252 mm long and 1,899 mm wide; Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm long and 2,241 mm wide
- Boot space: Jaguar XJ 520 litres; Lotus Emeya 509 litres
XJ
- Longer 3,157 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 520-litre boot
- Lower RM380 annual road tax
- Pricier at RM658,491
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Uses petrol at 9.3 L/100 km with 216 g/km CO₂
Emeya
- 603 hp from dual motors
- Quick 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 610 km EV range from a 102.0 kWh battery
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
- Very wide at 2,241 mm
- Slightly smaller 509-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,491 | RM 459,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | 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 | 9.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 509 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45ZR19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40ZR19 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/70R19 | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| 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 | Yes | 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 | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Load-Through Hatch | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination, rear electric sunblind, rear manual side sunblind | — |
| Audio | 8" touchscreen navigation system with CD/DVD playback, Aux-in, USB, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and 12 speakers | 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 | Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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.
XJ vs Emeya FAQ
Is the Jaguar XJ or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is the stronger buy on paper: it costs RM199,491 less, has 603 hp, all-wheel drive and does 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Pick the Jaguar XJ only if you specifically want petrol, rear-wheel drive and the longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar XJ costs RM658,491 and the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, so the XJ is RM199,491 more expensive.
Which car is more practical for luggage?
The Jaguar XJ has the bigger boot, but only just: 520 litres versus 509 litres in the Lotus Emeya. Both are five-seat sedans, so the luggage difference is small.