The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 60,000

€ 103,500

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8.
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
57.1
74.9
83.8
57
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 in
113.4
199
124.3
206.8
199 in
Length
206.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
4533 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
13.77 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
3D
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
380 hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
462 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
464 mi
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
216 kWh
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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