2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 404 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
| Model | Discovery | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 82 L |
