2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. (333 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. (394 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Hyundai |
| Model | XF | Genesis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4986 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
