2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XKR would be higher. Both 2009 Jaguar XF and 2008 Jaguar XKR are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XKR.
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 XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XF | XKR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
