Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs Audi A6 2011
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 69 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 156 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 360'000 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: | 12 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar X-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers.
Another ... More about Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Jaguar X-Type is smaller, but slightly higher. Jaguar X-Type is 20 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1415 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Jaguar X-Type has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Jaguar X-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 10 000 | |
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