2007 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XK | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
