2009 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Genesis (375 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Hyundai Genesis (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Genesis | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Genesis | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4627 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 85 L |
