Honda Legend 1998 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Honda Legend engine produces 35 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.8 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Legend could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Legend) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Legend is 14 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Legend is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Legend is 1.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Honda Legend can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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