2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XF and 2008 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (287 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 411 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XF | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |
