Jaguar X-Type 2001 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Jaguar X-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Jaguar X-Type 2001: Vehicle has full-time all-wheel drive with 60/40 front-to-rear torque split via viscous-coupling, locking planetary differential. Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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 A4 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 A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Jaguar X-Type is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar X-Type is 8 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
452 litres | 720 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar X-Type has 8 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 Audi A4 (by 268 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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