Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Jaguar X-Type engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.0 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Jaguar X-Type has 4x4: Vehicle has full-time all-wheel drive with 60/40 front-to-rear torque split via viscous-coupling, locking planetary differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.71 m | |
| Jaguar X-Type is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
452 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar X-Type has 43 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 1003 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 9000 | |
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