The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 91,100
€ 78,200
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 4.2 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1460
1949
2111
1450
1903
2118
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
2992
5137
3001
5179
5137 mm
Length
5179 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg
Weight Difference:
405 kg
17.49 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CDRA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 bhp
237 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
445 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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5.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
5.22 kg/bhp
9.77 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
588 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
