2012 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura MDX weights approximately 193 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura MDX | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Acura | Jaguar |
| Model | MDX | XJ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
