2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 378 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XF.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
Model | Discovery | XF |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |