2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XK and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XK | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
