Lexus IS 2016 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jaguar XE) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 65 HP more power than Jaguar XE, but torque is 80 NM less than Jaguar XE. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.7 | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 XE engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.7 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: | 2`125 kg | 2`230 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 12 200 | |
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