The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 70,500
 VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 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 V6 FSI.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
549 lb
11.56 %
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data