2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XKR and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (312 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2006 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 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 XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XKR | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
