2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. 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 190 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 227 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Jaguar XJ (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Commander. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJ | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
