Audi A6 1997 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jaguar S-Type) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 110 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 130 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 765 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 1160 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | 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 Audi A6 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: | 4.80 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 6 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 181 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. The Jaguar S-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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