2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Jaguar X-Type

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo GT and 2006 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (193 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.

Because 2006 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar X-Type 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Jaguar X-Type
Make Alfa Romeo Jaguar
Model GT X-Type
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3177 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 193 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 243 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.7 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 62 L


 

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