2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra.
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, 2008 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 71 L |
