2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |