Lexus LS 2017 vs Jaguar XJ 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS engine produces 25 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XJ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus LS 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: | 5.24 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 2 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 000 | 25 200 | |
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