Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Jaguar S-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Used also on Opel Sintra | |
| 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 Opel Omega 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 830 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 160 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
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