2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Equinox | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |