The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 81,000

€ 71,900

€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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
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 DPF
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
12.45 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CTBD
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.71 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
879 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data