2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 684 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2006 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Charger | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
