The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 93,600
€ 70,500
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58
76.6
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
118
203.6
113.4
199
203.6 in
Length
199 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
4.82 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDVC
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
