2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Jaguar XK

To start off, both 2008 Dodge Charger 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 633 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Dodge Charger 2008 Jaguar XK
Make Dodge Jaguar
Model Charger XK
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 341 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2080 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 71 L


 

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