Jaguar XJR 2003 vs Kia Opirus 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 395 HP | 266 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJR engine produces 129 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJR reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.9 | |
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The Kia Opirus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJR consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XJR could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Jaguar XJR gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) 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 XJR) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XKR | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur, Kia Mohave, Hyundai ix55 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Opirus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.49 m | |
| Jaguar XJR is 5 cm longer than the Kia Opirus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJR is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 450 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XJR has 20 litres less trunk space than the Kia Opirus. This could mean that the Jaguar XJR uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`263 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3000 | |
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