The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 119,800

€ 142,400

€ 119,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 142,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Jaguar XJR.
VW Phaeton long W12
Jaguar XJR
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
74.8
82.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
118.1
203.7
119.4
202
203.7 in
Length
202 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Jaguar XJR
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
1241 lb
23.09 %

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

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Jaguar XJR
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
542 hp
Jaguar XJR
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJR
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Jaguar XJR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJR
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Jaguar XJR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Jaguar XJR
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJR
11 mpg
city
15 mpg
22 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
448 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
448 mi
Jaguar XJR
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
210.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
210.3 kWh
Jaguar XJR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Jaguar XJR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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