Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs Mazda Xedos 9 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 240 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 212 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 76 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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: | 510'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| 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 Mazda Xedos 9 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: | 4.86 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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