The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
1949
2111
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
2881
5055
5137 mm
Length
5055 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2760 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
363 kg
16.26 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

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

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton 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 V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data