Volvo S90 1997 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 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: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S90 engine produces 36 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S90 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S90 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 510'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | 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. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S90 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: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 1 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 2.4 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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