Lexus GS 2015 vs Jaguar XF 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 1 HP more power than Jaguar XF, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Jaguar XF. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XF gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XF might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GS 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: | 4.88 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 7 cm shorter than the Jaguar XF, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 540 litres | |
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Jaguar XF has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 82 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XF. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Jaguar XF, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 21 400 | |
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