Lexus RC 2014 vs Jaguar F-Type 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RC engine produces 23 HP less power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Jaguar F-Type. Due to the lower power, Lexus RC reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.4 | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RC can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus RC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus RC 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| 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 RC 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: | 4.70 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.31 m | |
| Lexus RC is 21 cm longer than the Jaguar F-Type, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RC is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 408 litres | |
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Lexus RC has more luggage capacity. Lexus RC has 113 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.1 metres more than that of the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | no data | |
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