2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ8 and 2008 Jeep Commander 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 XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 671 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJ8 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
