2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XK8 and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
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2008 Jaguar XK8 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XK8 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 88 L |