The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 73,500

€ 84,500

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler V8.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
57.1
74.9
83.8
53
70.8
78.7
74.9 in
Width
70.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.1 in
Height
53 in
118.1
203.7
113
197.8
203.7 in
Length
197.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
4923 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
955 lb
19.4 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
3D
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
280 hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler V8
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
621 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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