Jaguar S-Type R (2002 – 2004) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2002 – 2009): specs compared

The Volkswagen Phaeton is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 405 hp. The Jaguar S-Type R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 6.1 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. The Jaguar S-Type R is the lighter car, from 1,800 kg against 1,970 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Volkswagen Phaeton is 181 mm longer than the Jaguar S-Type R.

Specification Jaguar S-Type R Jaguar S-Type R 2002 – 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 – 2009
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2004 2002 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 1 7
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD AWD · FWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 405 hp 224 – 420 hp
Torque 540 Nm 315 – 750 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.6 s 6.1 – 8.9 s
Top speed 250 km/h 233 – 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 12.5 L/100 km 9.6 – 15.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,879 mm 5,060 mm
Width 1,821 mm 1,900 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,450 mm
Wheelbase 2,911 mm 2,880 mm
Curb weight 1,800 kg 1,970 – 2,390 kg

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