The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 79,100
€ 65,800
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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
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 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
723 lb
14.69 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
