The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 102,300
€ 89,300
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
14.72 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
CTEC
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
