Jaguar XF 2012 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jaguar XF) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 601 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 29 HP less power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 161 NM more than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but lower. Jaguar XF is 13 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 10 000 | |
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