2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Because 2012 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XK | CC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
