Jaguar XJ 2012 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 140 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 158 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Jaguar XJ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 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 Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XF | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus LS 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XJ is 6 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 510 litres | |
| Jaguar XJ has 10 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 12 400 | |
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