Car comparison

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar XF (X250)

4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2007-2009
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,842 kg
    4,061 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.7 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
416hp310kW
450hp336kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,842kg4,061lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,196cc256cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,961mm195in
5,175mm204in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,909mm115in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,571mm62in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V86,250 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 has 34 hp more than Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
2,390 kg
5,269 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V85.4 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126.1 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 has more power, Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
556 km
345 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
JaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXF (X250)4.2 V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
416 hp
310 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,842 kg
4,061 lb
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XF (X250) 4.2 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 548 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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