The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 80,300
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (12 - 15) Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

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 2.7 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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57
Blueprint Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (12 - 15)
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 S Automatic (12 - 15)
119.4
201.9
199.2 in
Length
201.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4810 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
897 lb
18.65 %
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (12 - 15)

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
8-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

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
39 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
835 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data