2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,099 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 146 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (201 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | X-Type | Carens |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2099 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
