The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 81,500
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton V8
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 4.2 TDI 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 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.63 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDSB
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
152.2 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 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data