2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XF and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Jaguar XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Jaguar | Hyundai |
| Model | XF | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |
