The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 70,000
€ 58,300
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 V6.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
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
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 V6
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.28 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
932 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
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).
216 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
