2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 666 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Jaguar S-Type | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | S-Type | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |