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:
290 HP
197 HP
Torque:
393 NM
313 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 seconds
n/a seconds
Jaguar XJ engine produces 93 HP more power than Hyundai Grandeur, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Hyundai Grandeur.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.9
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
81 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 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:
5 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:
5.02 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.31 m
1.42 m
Jaguar XJ is 16 cm longer than the Hyundai Grandeur, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
450 litres
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Grandeur, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
