2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1129 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2722 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 436 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |