2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF 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, 2013 Jaguar XF (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | XF |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2053 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2909 mm |