Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 201 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.9 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Jaguar S-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Omega 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 830 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 160 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
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