The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 95,000

€ 73,500

€ 95,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler Super V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
53
70.8
78.7
57.1
74.9
83.8
70.8 in
Width
74.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
53 in
Height
57.1 in
113
197.8
118.1
203.7
197.8 in
Length
203.7 in
113 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
800 lb
16.25 %

General
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
X308
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
358 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
400 mi
Range
621 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
400 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
238.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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