2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Charger | XF |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
