The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Automatic (15 - 18)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 82,700
 Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Automatic (15 - 18) Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700

ⓘ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.
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57
Blueprint Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Automatic (15 - 18)
74.8
82.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Automatic (15 - 18)
119.4
202
199.2 in
Length
202 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
765 lb
15.9 %
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Automatic (15 - 18)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
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 3.0 V6 Diesel
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 3.0 V6 Diesel
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
13.67 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
41 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
839 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data