The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 70,000
€ 68,000
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
1460
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
2992
5137
2881
5055
5137 mm
Length
5055 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
314 kg
14.38 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-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
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
38 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
932 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
462 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
