2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic

To start off, both 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic and 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic. (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Automatic 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport Automatic
Make Jaguar Jaguar
Model S-Type S-Type
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.8 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1673 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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