2012 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XF and 2012 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.
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 Opel Combo, 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 (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Combo has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Combo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XF | Combo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
