Volvo S80 1999 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S80) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jaguar S-Type) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 140 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 100 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 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 (Volvo S80) 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: | 560'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 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: | 4.82 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 4 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 810 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S80 has 70 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 Volvo S80 (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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