2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 338 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
Model | Discovery | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2718 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3157 mm |