Jaguar XF 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 293 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 93 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XF could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 (Ford Mondeo) 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 | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 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 Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Jaguar XF is 12 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XF is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 554 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 54 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Jaguar XF uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4400 | |
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