Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.0 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Jaguar S-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | 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. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is smaller. Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 176 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Jaguar S-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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