2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 928 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
| Model | Discovery | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
