The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Jaguar XJ 30d Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 72,500

€ 84,600

€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600
ⓘ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 V6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 30d.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
57.1
75.1
83.4
57
74.8
82.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
113.4
199.2
119.4
202
199.2 in
Length
202 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4356 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.6 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
3D
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
296 hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 30d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 30d
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20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
34 mpg
Jaguar XJ 30d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
658 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
684 mi
Jaguar XJ 30d
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
144 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
144 kWh
Jaguar XJ 30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Jaguar XJ 30d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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