2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XF | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
