Lexus LS 2003 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 75 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, but torque is 18 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.0 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jaguar S-Type 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: | 5.02 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 14 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 200 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4800 | |
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