Lexus IS 2013 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 32 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Jaguar XE. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.5 | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | 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: | 4.67 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus IS and Jaguar XE are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 25 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.66 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.26 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`090 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Jaguar XE scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 13 400 | |
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