The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 95,000

€ 60,000

€ 95,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V6.
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
197.8 in
Length
199 in
113 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton V6
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
9.05 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
358 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6
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11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
400 mi
Range
462 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
400 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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