The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 104,500

€ 142,800

€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 142,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton W12 is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor.
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 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
124.3
206.8
199 in
Length
206.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
1060 lb
20.07 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
503 hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.39 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
8.39 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
10 mpg
city
13 mpg
22 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
359 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
436 mi
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
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).
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ LWB 5.0 V8 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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