2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 574 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Jaguar Jeep
Model X-Type Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 230 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 8.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 2169 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2160 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 78 L


 

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