2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano is newer by 6 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 140 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 206 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2006 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 82 L |
