2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Audi |
| Model | XK8 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
