2006 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai XG 350 and 2006 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 2006 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai XG 350, 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai XG 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai XG 350 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | XG 350 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
