The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 89,400
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
202.2 in
Length
199.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
688 lb
14.3 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
447 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data