The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 79,700
€ 79,800
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,800
ⓘ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 V8 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S.
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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
119.4
201.9
199 in
Length
201.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4941 lb
Curb Weight
3960 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
981 lb
19.86 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
3D
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
271 hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
34 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
42 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
430 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
754 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
144 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
