The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 74,000
€ 73,500
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 3.8 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1460
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
2992
5137
3001
5175
5137 mm
Length
5175 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
318 kg
14.24 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
237 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
550 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.75 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
874 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
185.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
