2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ8 and 2008 Volvo V70 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 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | XJ8 | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |