The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 142,400
 Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17) Jaguar XJR
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 142,400

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the Jaguar XJR.
VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJR
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17)
74.8
82.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17)
119.4
202
199.2 in
Length
202 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJR
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
14.07 %
Jaguar XJR Automatic (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJR
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 XJR
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
542 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
542 hp
Jaguar XJR
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJR

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJR

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Jaguar XJR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJR
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJR
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
448 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
448 mi
Jaguar XJR
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).
210.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
210.3 kWh
Jaguar XJR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Jaguar XJR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data