The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor AWD Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 98,300

€ 91,900

€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor.
VW Phaeton long V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
57.1
74.9
83.4
57
74.8
82.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
118.1
203.9
119.4
201.9
203.9 in
Length
201.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4125 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
886 lb
17.68 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
335 hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.31 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
12.31 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
24 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
447 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
514 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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