2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 418 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 Jaguar X-Type (279 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | X-Type | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |