The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ 30d Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 84,600
€ 81,500
€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Jaguar XJ 30d is 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V8.
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
57
74.8
82.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
119.4
202
113.4
199
202 in
Length
199 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
4356 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.82 %
General
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
X351
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
296 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Jaguar XJ 30d
296 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar XJ 30d
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XJ 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
14.72 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar XJ 30d
34 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
41 mpg
highway
25 mpg
20.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
684 mi
Range
430 mi
Jaguar XJ 30d
684 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
144 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).
246.2 kWh
Jaguar XJ 30d
144 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ 30d
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
