The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 84,500

€ 89,400

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V8.
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V8
53
70.8
78.7
57.1
74.9
83.4
70.8 in
Width
74.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
53 in
Height
57.1 in
113
197.8
113.4
199.2
197.8 in
Length
199.2 in
113 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V8
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
842 lb
17.5 %

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

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V8
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
447 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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