The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 79,700
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V8
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
12.08 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton 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 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CEUA
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
246.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data