Volvo S80 2006 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 44 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 3 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S80 has 110 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 Volvo S80 is 0.5 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`200 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2600 | |
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