2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,341 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (193 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 552 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 Jaguar X-Type has manual transmission. 2008 Jaguar X-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Santa Fe | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3341 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
