Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 10 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Jaguar XE. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 XE) 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Volkswagen Passat CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.42 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 455 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 77 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. The Jaguar XE may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.66 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 12 000 | |
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