Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar S-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 150 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 470'000 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: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Jaguar S-Type is smaller. Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 176 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Jaguar S-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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