Jaguar XKR 1998 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 363 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 505 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 213 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GTV, whereas torque is 324 NM more than Alfa Romeo GTV. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XKR could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GTV 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) 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 XKR) 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 | 280'000 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 XKR engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XJ | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147, 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 GTV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo GTV 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: | 4.76 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
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Jaguar XKR is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XKR is 48 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 327 litres | 110 litres | |
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Jaguar XKR has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XKR has 217 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 10 600 | |
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