Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 63 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 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: | 4.88 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is smaller. Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 176 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Jaguar S-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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