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: | 400 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jaguar F-Type engine produces 89 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 11.2 | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 1.34 m | |
| Jaguar F-Type is 21 cm shorter than the Lexus RC, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
408 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Jaguar F-Type has 16 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Jaguar F-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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