Jaguar XF 2008 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 112 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar XF consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 2.05 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XF is 11 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 19 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Jaguar XF has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.48 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.48 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Jaguar XF can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
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