The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 79,100
€ 87,000
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘ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 V8.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
4200 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
924 lb
18.03 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 V8
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
653 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
248.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
