Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 435 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 44 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S80) 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: | 4.88 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 3 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. This could mean that the Jaguar S-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4600 | |
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