Hyundai Sonata (2004 – 2008) vs Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 235 hp at most. The Jaguar X-Type Estate has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 228 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. The Hyundai Sonata is the lighter car, from 1,443 kg against 1,510 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 84 mm longer than the Jaguar X-Type Estate.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2004 – 2008
|
Jaguar
X-Type Estate
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 235 hp | 131 – 234 hp |
| Torque | 188 – 305 Nm | 200 – 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.5 s | 7.8 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 228 km/h | 201 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km | 5.8 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,671 – 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,392 – 1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,443 – 1,581 kg | 1,510 – 1,605 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

