The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
203.6 in
Length
199 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.19 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DDVC
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data