2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJR and 2008 Subaru Forester 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 XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 XJR (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester. 2008 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJR 2008 Subaru Forester
Make Jaguar Subaru
Model XJR Forester
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 561 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1734 kg 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 84 L 60 L


 

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