2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 863 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XKR | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XKR | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
