The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1345 lb
24.6 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data