2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 566 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 XK (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XK | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XK | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |