The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 78,100
€ 89,300
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
117.8
202.2
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
1179 lb
21.56 %
General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
CHJA
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
739 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
234.5 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
