2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 350 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 Jaguar X-Type (267 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Jaguar X-Type has manual transmission. 2008 Jaguar X-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | X-Type | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |