The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 81,000
€ 70,500
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
2881
5055
5135 mm
Length
5055 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2154 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg
Weight Difference:
199 kg
9.24 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
276 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
370 NM
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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7.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.8 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.58 kg/bhp
7.8 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
879 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
273 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
