Jaguar XF 2008 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 293 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 82 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 103 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XF could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Avenger) 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 XF) 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 | 350'000 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 XF 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 S-Type | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XF is 11 cm longer than the Dodge Avenger, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 450 litres | |
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Jaguar XF has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XF has 50 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2800 | |
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