Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Jaguar XJ 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 105 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Jaguar XJ. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 XJ) 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 5.25 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.45 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 12 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XJ. The Jaguar XJ may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 14 200 | |
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