2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 (254 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 659 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Durango | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
