2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJ8 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |
