2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Jaguar XF

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 670 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 Jaguar XF
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Tahoe XF
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 284 HP 294 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 411 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 170 km/hour 245 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2419 kg 1749 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 2070 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1970 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 69 L


 

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