Jaguar X-Type 2004 vs Volvo V70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 231 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar X-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 36 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar X-Type consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 420'000 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 X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar X-Type is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1415 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar X-Type has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Jaguar X-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 226 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Jaguar X-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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