2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC

To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XK and 2009 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 587 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.

Because 2009 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jaguar XK 2009 Volkswagen CC
Make Jaguar Volkswagen
Model XK CC
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 3597 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 294 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 411 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 2307 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 2080 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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