Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar S-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) 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 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 290 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 100 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S80) 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 | 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| 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 Volvo S80 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 1106 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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