2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2007 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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 XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | XK8 | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7.2 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 | 1595 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |