Audi A8 2002 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 95 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 A8 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: | 5.05 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 17 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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