The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 99,500

€ 115,000

€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 5.0 V8 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton W12.
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
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
201.9
113.4
199
201.9 in
Length
199 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
3869 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
1413 lb
26.75 %

General
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
X351
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
10.18 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
21 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
29 mpg
highway
22 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
464 mi
Range
386 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
464 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
216 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).
274.7 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
216 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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