The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 102,300
€ 76,100
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
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
118.1
203.7
202.2 in
Length
203.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
7.07 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 long V6
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
