Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
197 HP
240 HP
Torque:
313 NM
316 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
8.5 seconds
Hyundai Grandeur engine produces 43 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Jaguar XJ.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
12.1
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
81 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Grandeur) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XJ) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Grandeur might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Hyundai Grandeur engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
5.02 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.31 m
Hyundai Grandeur is 16 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Grandeur is 11 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
450 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Grandeur is 1.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Hyundai Grandeur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
