Rover 75 1999 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 51 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 65 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): | 11.1 | 10.3 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 75 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 880 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. | |||
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 | 480'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 45 | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Rover 75 is smaller. Rover 75 is 13 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 2 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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