Lexus LS 2003 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 42 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 117 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.7 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 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 |
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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`175 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3600 | |
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