Lexus GS 2005 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jaguar S-Type) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 42 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, but torque is 125 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 6 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.5 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 2`255 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`722 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 533 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2600 | |
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