2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (267 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | X-Type | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
