Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 10.1 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A4 | |
| 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 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 6 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 181 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. 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: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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