The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 104,500

€ 79,800

€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,800
ⓘ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 W12 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S.
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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 W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
5282 lb
Curb Weight
3960 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
1323 lb
25.05 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
271 hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
34 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
22 mpg
highway
42 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
359 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
754 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
144 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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