Jaguar XJ (2003 – 2007) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Volkswagen Phaeton is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 400 hp. The Jaguar XJ is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,508 kg against 2,124 kg. At 5,179 mm, the Volkswagen Phaeton is 89 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJ
2003 – 2007
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 405 hp | 241 – 420 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 553 Nm | 315 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 8.2 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 239 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 12.3 L/100 km | 11.4 – 15.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,090 mm | 5,179 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,033 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,508 – 1,665 kg | 2,124 – 2,462 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.