2012 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Routan and 2012 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 271 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan, 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 XJ (600 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jaguar |
| Model | Routan | XJ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2084 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 82 L |
