2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia 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 (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XK | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
