2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (271 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 XF (600 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (578 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | Cayenne | XF |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 578 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
