Volkswagen Phaeton (2002 – 2009) vs Jaguar XJR (2003 – 2007): specs compared
The Volkswagen Phaeton is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 400 hp. The Jaguar XJR is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 s against 6.1 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. The Jaguar XJR is the lighter car, from 1,628 kg against 1,970 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2002 – 2009
|
Jaguar
XJR
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2009 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 – 420 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 750 Nm | 553 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.9 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 233 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 – 15.6 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,090 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 3,033 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,390 kg | 1,628 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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