The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 81,000
€ 76,100
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
1460
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
2992
5135
3001
5175
5135 mm
Length
5175 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2276 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg
Weight Difference:
321 kg
14.1 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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7.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.58 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
879 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
