Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 51 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.6 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Jaguar XJ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Phaeton engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XJ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Jaguar XJ has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 4000 | |
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