Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs Lexus RC 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 550 HP | 467 HP | |
Torque: | 680 NM | 527 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
Jaguar F-Type engine produces 83 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 153 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 12.3 | |
The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Jaguar F-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XKR, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Used also on Lexus IS, Lexus LS | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar F-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Lexus RC 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: | 4.47 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.31 m | 1.40 m | |
Jaguar F-Type is 23 cm shorter than the Lexus RC, 8 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 9 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 286 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
407 litres | no data | |
Jaguar F-Type has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jaguar F-Type has 29 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus RC. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 56 800 | 23 000 | |
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