2012 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti QX56 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti QX56. (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti QX56. (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti QX56 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Model | QX56 | XF |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2538 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
