2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (450 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XJ | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |