Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs Hyundai Grandeur 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 313 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jaguar S-Type engine produces 88 HP more power than Hyundai Grandeur, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Hyundai Grandeur. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 S-Type) 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: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type and Hyundai Grandeur are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Grandeur has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 80 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Grandeur. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Grandeur, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | no data | |
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