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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0d V6vsVolkswagen Phideon 480V6

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

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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

Volkswagen Phideon

480V6

299 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,351 km
    839 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
300hp224kW
299hp223kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,351km839mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,626mm64in
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Rear track
1,604mm63in
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
77L
75L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6Volkswagen Phideon 480V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhideon480V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 has 1 hp more than Volkswagen Phideon 480V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
2,025 kg
4,464 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V66.2 s
VolkswagenPhideon480V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 and Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 and Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 3.4 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
1,351 km
839 mi
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
824 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.3 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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0d V6VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,351 km
839 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
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Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6Volkswagen Phideon 480V6
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0d V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 527 km (327 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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