The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 95,900

€ 89,400

€ 95,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V8.
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
57
74.8
82.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
124.3
206.8
113.4
199.2
206.8 in
Length
199.2 in
124.3 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
4147 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
664 lb
13.8 %

General
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
X351
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
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
335 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
335 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
332 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
332 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
12.38 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
24 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
447 mi
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
514 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
187.5 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ LWB 3.0 V6 Compressor
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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