2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (220 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (197 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A4 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.

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2004 Audi A4 2004 Jaguar S-Type
Make Audi Jaguar
Model A4 S-Type
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 243 km/hour 223 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1710 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L