Audi A6 1997 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 75 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 690 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: | 460'000 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 Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
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`030 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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