2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 518 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Durango | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2252 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 84 L |
