2007 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (157 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar X-Type | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | X-Type | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2098 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |
