Jaguar S-Type (1999 – 2002) vs Acura TL (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Acura TL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 263 hp against 248 hp. The Jaguar S-Type is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The Acura TL is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,630 kg.
| Specification |
Jaguar
S-Type
1999 – 2002
|
Acura
TL
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 – 284 hp | 176 – 263 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 390 Nm | 230 – 314 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 7.5 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 240 km/h | 225 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 – 11.9 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 – 4,860 mm | 4,841 – 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,786 – 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,440 – 1,448 mm | 1,410 – 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,908 – 2,911 mm | 2,746 – 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,630 – 1,720 kg | 1,380 – 1,638 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.