2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
| Model | XJ | Korando |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
