2008 Jaguar XKR vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XKR | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XKR | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 93 L |
