Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 37 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.4 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus, which means that by driving the Jaguar S-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 Kia Opirus 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 | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is smaller. Jaguar S-Type is 10 cm shorter than the Kia Opirus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Kia Opirus has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 70 litres less trunk space than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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