2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XF and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 486 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XF | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |
