2006 Saturn ION vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn ION would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (575 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn ION | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Saturn | Jaguar |
| Model | ION | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
