Lexus IS 2016 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 5 HP more power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Jaguar XE. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus IS 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: | 4.68 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Lexus IS and Jaguar XE are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 455 litres | |
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Jaguar XE has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 149 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.66 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.66 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 400 | |
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