Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Jaguar XJ 2009
| 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 | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 51 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Jaguar XJ. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, 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 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: | 5.06 m | 5.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 19 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 20 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XJ. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.7 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 14 200 | |
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