2012 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XF and 2012 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Jaguar XF and 2012 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 153 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XF. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XF | XK |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
