2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Durango 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 90 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango 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 Durango 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Durango | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
Model | Durango | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 71 L |