2007 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 263 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon. 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 2007 Toyota Avalon. 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 (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Avalon | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1608 kg | 1871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
