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Any members owned both models, seem to be plenty of 2.5 around, is the difference significant in the real world of motorways and A roads.

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Freddie

 

I have a 3.0 sport auto 4X4 it is a very good car to drive it is quite quick as well I have had the car for about to years now I have driven the 2.5 2 wheel drive but not all that I prefer the power from the 3.0 and it corners like its on rails

 

Not much difference for MPG

Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - Real MPG | Honest John

3.0 should be around a second quicker 0 - 60

Jaguar X-Type Saloon (from 2001) specs, dimensions, facts & figures | Parkers

The SE has most things as standard but you may see one with some optional equipment

" SE standard equipment

• 3x3 point rear seat belts
• Alarm
• Audio remote
• Body coloured bumpers
• CD
• Climate control
• Cruise control
• Electric driver`s seat
• Electric mirrors
• Electric passenger`s seat
• Headlight washers
• Heated seats
• Height adjustable drivers seat
• Leather seat trim
• Parking sensors
• Rear electric windows
• Remote locking
• Steering wheel rake adjustment
• Steering wheel reach adjustment

SE optional equipment

• Air conditioning
• CD Multichanger
• Central locking
• Folding rear seats
• Metallic Paint
• Sat Nav "

Jaguar X-Type Saloon (from 2001) specs, dimensions, facts & figures | Parkers

 

yes much quicker than the 2.5 but the 2.5 was a customers car so did not boot it to much
my 3.0 24 mpg around town but I boot it a lot they tell me it will do 26/28 but I love to boot it it has a nice roar when booted hard
if you are going to choose take the 3.0 4X4 the transfer box is temperamental on them but only £300 for a second-hand one so mmm!

 

yes just looked at honest john realistic that's about what I get not the dealers figures

 

ZRXfreddie, both motors are adequate for the car. The question really comes down to whether you want to create the power up higher in the RPM band or down lower. The 2.5L motor is fairly comparable to the 3.0L motor in times, but you have to get it wound up (ie, above say 4,000 RPM) before it really starts to make some good power. Where the 3.0L motor you can simply ease your foot into the gas a little bit and it will pass another vehicle (no need for a downshift).

As for mileage, the 2.5L motor will get slightly better mileage on the highway than the 3.0L motor. But, the difference is within 1 mpg. So, think about how you drive the car and see if you don't really need the power, then the 2.5L motor will do what you need. If you want something to play with and have some fun, then the 3.0L motor will be what you want. Not saying that the 2.5L motor can't be fun to drive, just needs to be wound up a little bit before it will really show its colors.

 

And if you find a 3.0 with a manual transmission those are the most fun.

 

2.5 with manual and awd is plenty of torque especially and HP in most all applications even with a full car, IMHO, though I'm not a spirited driver given kids in tow...