Alfa Romeo GTV 2002 vs Jaguar XKR 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.0 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: | 150 HP | 363 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 505 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 213 HP less power than Jaguar XKR, whereas torque is 324 NM less than Jaguar XKR. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.5 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XKR, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GTV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GTV 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 GTV) 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 XKR) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 XKR engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used also on Jaguar XJ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GTV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GTV 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: | 4.28 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is smaller, but slightly higher. Alfa Romeo GTV is 48 cm shorter than the Jaguar XKR, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 327 litres | |
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Jaguar XKR has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GTV has 217 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XKR. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 9200 | |
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