2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XK8 and 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 672 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XK8 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
