The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 115,000

€ 99,500

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,500
ⓘ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 5.0 V8.
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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 5.0 V8
5282 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
1413 lb
26.75 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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 5.0 V8
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
380 hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
386 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
464 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
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).
216 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
216 kWh
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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