The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Jaguar XJ 30d Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 81,500
€ 84,600
€ 81,500
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 V8 is 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 30d.
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 30d
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
202
199 in
Length
202 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 30d
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4356 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.82 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 30d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 30d
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
296 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
296 hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 30d
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XJ 30d
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 30d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
34 mpg
Jaguar XJ 30d
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
25 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
430 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
684 mi
Jaguar XJ 30d
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 30d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
