The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 102,300
€ 81,500
€ 102,300
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 3.1 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
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 V8
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.63 %
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)
CTEC
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 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
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
