2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2006 Jaguar S-Type and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.

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2006 Jaguar S-Type 2006 Subaru Impreza
Make Jaguar Subaru
Model S-Type Impreza
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4194 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 294 HP 158 HP
Torque 411 Nm 186 Nm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1710 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L