Jaguar F-Type 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jaguar F-Type engine produces 69 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.2 | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 336 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
509 litres | no data | |
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Jaguar F-Type has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jaguar F-Type has 42 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: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Jaguar F-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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