2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Avalanche | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |