2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR

To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 716 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, 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 XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Odyssey 2006 Jaguar XKR
Make Honda Jaguar
Model Odyssey XKR
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Minivan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3469 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 391 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1845 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 75 L


 

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