2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 22 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Because 2009 Jaguar XK 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 2009 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano, 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
