Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model X: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Jaguar · 2018–2024
I-Pace
- Power
- 294 kW400 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 2,133 kg
Tesla · 2015–2026
Model X
- Power
- 190 kW258 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 2,506 kg
Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: I-Pace 3 Model X 1
- City I-Pace Length: 4,682 mm vs 5,036 mm; Width: 1,895 mm vs 1,999 mm
- Performance I-Pace Power per tonne: 138 kW/t vs 76 kW/t
- Running costs Model X Fuel per year: €980 vs €1,050 (estimated)
- Off-road I-Pace Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Jaguar I-Pace has more power: 294 kW (400 PS) against 190 kW (258 PS) for Tesla Model X. Tesla Model X is 354 mm longer than Jaguar I-Pace (5,036 mm vs 4,682 mm). Jaguar I-Pace is lighter by 373 kg (2,133 kg vs 2,506 kg). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,050 (Jaguar I-Pace), €980 (Tesla Model X) (estimated). Tesla Model X is the older design (from 2015); Jaguar I-Pace arrived in 2018. On the catalog figures, the Jaguar I-Pace is the pick for city, performance and off-road; the Tesla Model X is the pick for running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Tesla Model X yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | I-Pace | Model X |
|---|---|---|
| PI | B · 593 | C · 473 |
| Power | 60 | 41 |
| Grip | 57 | 36 |
| Handling | 45 | 33 |
| Top speed | 38 | 48 |
| Launch | 66 | 51 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 I-PaceEV400 · electric · 294 kW (400 PS) 13.30 sat 164 km/h
- 2 Model Xelectric · 190 kW (258 PS) 14.83 sat 145 km/h · +1.53 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| I-Pace | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,682 mm184.3 in | 5,036 mm198.3 in +354 mm +13.9 in +7.6% |
| Width | 1,895 mm74.6 in | 1,999 mm78.7 in +104 mm +4.1 in +5.5% |
| Height | 1,565 mm61.6 in | 1,684 mm66.3 in +119 mm +4.7 in +7.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 mm117.7 in | 2,965 mm116.7 in −25 mm −1.0 in −0.8% |
| Kerb weight | 2,133 kg4,702 lb | 2,506 kg5,525 lb +373 kg +822 lb +17.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Too long and too wide |
Difference vs I-Pace (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Jaguar I-Pace | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | EV400 · electric · 294 kW (400 PS) | electric · 190 kW (258 PS) |
| Production years | 2018–2024 | 2015–2026 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 294 kW (400 PS) 394 hp Better | 190 kW (258 PS) 255 hp |
| Power, all versions | 294 kW (400 PS) 394 hp | 190–760 kW (258–1,033 PS) 255–1,019 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 696 Nm 513 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 4.8 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 200 km/h 124 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 138 kW/t 168 hp/ton calculated Better | 76 kW/t 92 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | single-speed | No data |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,682 mm 184.3 in | 5,036 mm 198.3 in |
| Width | 1,895 mm 74.6 in | 1,999 mm 78.7 in |
| Height | 1,565 mm 61.6 in | 1,684 mm 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 mm 117.7 in | 2,965 mm 116.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,133 kg 4,702 lb Better | 2,506 kg 5,525 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 656 l 23.2 cu ft | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel cost per year | €1,050/year estimated | €980/year estimated Better |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 90 kWh | No data |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 470 km 292 mi | No data |
| Energy use | 23.4 kWh/100 km | 21.7 kWh/100 km Better |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2018) | ★★★★★ (2019) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €0.30/kWh electricity.