Lexus RC 2015 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: | 260 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 120 HP less power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Jaguar F-Type. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.9 | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar F-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | 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: | 1.34 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 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 408 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RC has 16 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. This could mean that the Lexus RC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.7 metres less than that of the Jaguar F-Type, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | no data | |
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