Lexus GS 2015 vs Jaguar XF 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 29 HP less power than Jaguar XF, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Jaguar XF. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.6 | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XF gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| 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: | no data | 540 litres | |
| 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`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 21 000 | |
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