Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs Peugeot 607 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 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: | 201 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 217 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 41 HP more power than Peugeot 607, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.1 | |
| Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 607) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 607 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 607 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 607, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 607 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 111 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 607. 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. | |||
| 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 Peugeot 607. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
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