Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 1 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.7 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Phaeton) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 18 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Phaeton has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Phaeton has 130 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.5 metres more than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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