The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 70,000
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 1.5 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
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
16.25 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
CLAB
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 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
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 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
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data