Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Jaguar X-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 157 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar X-Type is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 2 HP less power than Jaguar X-Type, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Jaguar X-Type. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Jaguar X-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 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: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 166 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: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 5 cm longer than the Jaguar X-Type, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 452 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 166 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar X-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Jaguar X-Type, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3200 | |
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