Mazda Xedos 9 2001 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 164 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 76 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 9 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 510'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Xedos 9 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: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 has more luggage capacity. Mazda Xedos 9 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Mazda Xedos 9 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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