Lexus GS 2000 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 21 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.7 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | 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. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
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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`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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