2011 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2011 Jaguar XK and 2011 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Compass.
Because 2011 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Compass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Compass. 2011 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2011 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2011 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Jaguar XK | 2011 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
Model | XK | Compass |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1656 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |