Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

420 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V

400 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.6 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    429 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
420hp313kW
400hp298kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
541Nm399lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.9L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
15.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has 20 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
541 Nm
399 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
1,665 kg
3,671 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
285 km/h
177 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V5.3 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has more power, Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 3.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
577 km
358 mi
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
691 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
6.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
691 km
429 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 9 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Is 635 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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