Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 32 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.1 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | 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. | |||
| 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`175 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4600 | |
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