Kia Opirus 2003 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Kia Opirus is more dynamic to drive. Kia Opirus engine produces 2 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Kia Opirus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.3 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Opirus consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Opirus could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Opirus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Opirus 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: | 4.98 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Opirus is larger. Kia Opirus is 10 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Opirus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Kia Opirus has more luggage capacity. Kia Opirus has 70 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Opirus is 0.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`253 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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