Lexus LS 2009 vs Jaguar XJ 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jaguar XJ) 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 and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 105 HP more power than Jaguar XJ, but torque is 102 NM less than Jaguar XJ. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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 Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 19 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 10 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XJ. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 13 200 | |
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