2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Land Rover Defender are equipped with a 2,495 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 507 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | X-Type | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 93 L |
