Jaguar X-Type 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| 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: | 2.1 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 157 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Jaguar X-Type engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.3 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.72 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar X-Type is 20 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1415 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar X-Type has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Jaguar X-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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