The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 84,500

€ 64,500

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler 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 TDI DPF.
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
955 lb
19.4 %

General
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
595 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
193.4 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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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