The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 81,500

€ 136,100

€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,100
ⓘ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 5.0 V8 Compressor.
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
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 5.0 V8 Compressor
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
818 lb
16.56 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
503 hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
430 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
451 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
214 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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