The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJR Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 141,300
€ 89,200
€ 141,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar XJR is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long 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
201.9
118.1
203.7
201.9 in
Length
203.7 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long V8
4129 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
994 lb
19.4 %
General
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long V8
X351
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
542 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Jaguar XJR
542 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
502 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar XJR
502 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long V8
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XJR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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7.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Jaguar XJR
7.62 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Jaguar XJR
20 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
439 mi
Range
430 mi
Jaguar XJR
439 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 XJR
219.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJR
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
