2008 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ6 and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 341 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.

Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJ6 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Jaguar Jeep
Model XJ6 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 233 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 9 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 1545 kg 1886 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2110 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 78 L


 

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