2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 4 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), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (355 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 684 kg more 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, 2009 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJ | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 93 L |
