2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Jaguar XF

To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 154 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 2009 Jaguar XF
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Lumina XF
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 235 HP
Torque 305 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1679 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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