Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 105 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XJ could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 XJ) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 532 litres | |
| Jaguar XJ has 12 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 18 000 | |
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