The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 73,500
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
202.2 in
Length
203.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
14.24 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data