The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 91,100
€ 63,600
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 4.2 FSI 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 V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
14.46 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CDRA
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
588 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
