The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 93,600
€ 68,000
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 50 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
1473
1945
2130
1450
1903
2129
1945 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
2998
5172
2881
5055
5172 mm
Length
5055 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
6.14 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDVC
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
799 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
