Jaguar XJ 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 525 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 200 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 309 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XJ could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Xedos 9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XKR | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Xedos 9 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: | 5.02 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.40 m | |
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Jaguar XJ is larger, but lower. Jaguar XJ is 20 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 1200 | |
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