Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 7 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS 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: | 4.88 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is larger. Jaguar S-Type is 30 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 368 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 8 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS. This could mean that the Jaguar S-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar S-Type (by 442 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 1.5 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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