Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Jaguar XJ 1997

 
Subaru Impreza
1998 - 2000
Jaguar XJ
1997 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol4.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 125 HP370 HP
Torque: 184 NM525 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds5.6 seconds
Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving.
Subaru Impreza engine produces 245 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 341 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.013.1
The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Subaru Impreza consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres81 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 550 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
690 km on highway810 km on highway
Jaguar XJ 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: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru LegacyUsed also on Jaguar XKR
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.35 m5.02 m
Width: 1.69 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.30 m
Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher.
Subaru Impreza is 67 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 12 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.5 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`0001`900
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 50007400
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Jaguar XJ has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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