2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 (366 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mini |
| Model | X-Type | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
