The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 79,100
€ 76,100
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long 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
118.1
203.7
202.2 in
Length
203.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V6
4200 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
818 lb
16.3 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V6
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
653 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 TFSI
147.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
