2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 797 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (412 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XK8 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.8 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 | 1845 kg | 2642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |