The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 78,200
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
202.2 in
Length
203.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
893 lb
17.5 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDRA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data