2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 726 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | S-Type | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
