Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jaguar XJ) 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 (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, but torque is 250 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Jaguar XJ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 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 45 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 532 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XJ has 12 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. This could mean that the Jaguar XJ uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 1.3 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`365 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 15 200 | |
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