2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJ | Durango |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
