Jaguar XF 2015 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XF engine produces 72 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 60 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A7, Porsche Macan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XF might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jaguar XF 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. | |||
| Jaguar XF 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XF 2015 2.0 engine Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include: Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger. Jaguar XF is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Jaguar XF has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 16 800 | |
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