Jaguar XK 2011 vs Lexus LC 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 477 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Jaguar XK engine produces 33 HP more power than Lexus LC, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Lexus LC. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 13.1 | |
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The Jaguar XK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XK consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LC, which means that by driving the Jaguar XK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LC can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus LC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Jaguar XK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XKR, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Used also on Lexus IS, Lexus LS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus LC 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: | 4.79 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.35 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XK is 2 cm longer than the Lexus LC, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 197 litres | |
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Jaguar XK has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XK has 133 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XK is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus LC. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`375 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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