Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 14 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 10.8 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 166) 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 S-Type) 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: | 4.72 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 14 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 166 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. The Jaguar S-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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