2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (271 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2012 Jaguar XF 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 2012 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (600 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Odyssey | XF |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
