Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs Lexus RC 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 340 HP | 317 HP | |
Torque: | 450 NM | 378 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 23 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Lexus RC. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.7 | |
The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Jaguar F-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
1070 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RC can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus RC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus RC 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Lexus RC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.31 m | 1.40 m | |
Jaguar F-Type is 21 cm shorter than the Lexus RC, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 8 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 423 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
408 litres | no data | |
Lexus RC has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 113 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RC. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.1 metres less than that of the Lexus RC. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`170 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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