Rover 75 1999 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 90 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 510'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 45 | 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. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 75 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: | 4.75 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Rover 75 is smaller. Rover 75 is 11 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | 810 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Rover 75 has 62 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar S-Type (by 378 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Rover 75 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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