Jaguar XJ6 1994 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ6 is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ6 engine produces 79 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 73 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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 XJ6) 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: | 5.00 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
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Jaguar XJ6 is larger, but lower. Jaguar XJ6 is 33 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ6 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 445 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XJ6 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. This could mean that the Jaguar XJ6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
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