2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XK and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (105 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 508 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XK | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
