The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 115,000

€ 80,300

€ 115,000
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 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
3913 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
1369 lb
25.92 %

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
8-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)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
271 hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 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
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.44 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
14.44 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
39 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
22 mpg
highway
43 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
386 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
835 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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