2007 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ6 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJ6 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
