Lexus GS 2000 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 12 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, but torque is 141 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jaguar S-Type 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: | 4.80 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 8 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 145 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 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`120 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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