Jaguar XJ 1997 vs Chevrolet Malibu 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 316 NM | 244 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 82 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Malibu) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.43 m | |
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Jaguar XJ is larger, but lower. Jaguar XJ is 18 cm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | no data | |
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