Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs Subaru Legacy 2007

 
Jaguar X-Type
2008 - 2009
Subaru Legacy
2007 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 194 HP173 HP
Torque: 244 NM227 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds9.6 seconds
Jaguar X-Type is more dynamic to drive.
Jaguar X-Type engine produces 21 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.78.6
The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Jaguar X-Type consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres64 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway950 km on highway
Subaru Legacy 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: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km370'000 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 X-Type engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years13 years
Engine spread: Used also on Jaguar S-TypeUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.80 m
Width: 1.79 m1.73 m
Height: 1.48 m1.47 m
Jaguar X-Type is 8 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 6 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 452 litres459 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1415 litres1649 litres
Jaguar X-Type has 7 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 234 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.8 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Jaguar X-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0801`935
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 40003800
Pros and Cons: Jaguar X-Type has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
Subaru Legacy has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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