Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Jaguar XF 2008
| 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: | 224 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 51 HP less power than Jaguar XF, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Jaguar XF. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XF. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 390'000 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: | 3 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XF 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: | 5.06 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.05 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 10 cm longer than the Jaguar XF, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.48 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.52 metres more than that of the Jaguar XF, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6000 | |
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