Jaguar XF 2012 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Jaguar XF engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 XF engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Used also on Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XF 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: | 4.96 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XF is 3 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 546 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Jaguar XF uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Jaguar XF can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 5600 | |
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