Jaguar XJ 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XJ could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 XJ) 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: | 5.12 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Jaguar XJ is larger. Jaguar XJ is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 532 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 15 200 | |
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