Jaguar XKR 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar XKR) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Brera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 420 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 220 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 6.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XKR could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Brera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo Brera 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
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Jaguar XKR is larger, but lower. Jaguar XKR is 38 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 24 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`020 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 6400 | |
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