2007 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 88 L |
