2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XF | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XF | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |