Jaguar XJ vs MG Cyberster
Verdict
The Cyberster is about 54% cheaper, the XJ has a 52% bigger boot, while the Cyberster is 30% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,491 | RM 299,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| 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 | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 338 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 475 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 77 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 508 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 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 | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Co2 | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45ZR19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40ZR19 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/70R19 | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Load-Through Hatch | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front |
| 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 | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 395 |
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.