2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2008 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Santa Fe | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
