The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 78,100
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

ⓘ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 V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 V6 TDI DPF
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.9 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHJA
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data