Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) 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 XE) 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.
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
125 mm (4.9 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Elantra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Elantra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar E-Pace
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XE might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Jaguar XE 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:
4.68 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.83 m
no data
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Trunk capacity:
402 litres
410 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jaguar XE.
Gross weight:
1`720 kg
2`150 kg
Net weight:
1`160 kg
1`536 kg
Load capacity:
560 kg
614 kg
Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Jaguar XE. Therefore, Jaguar XE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
