2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XJ and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 594 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Jaguar | Suzuki |
| Model | XJ | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 66 L |
