The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 95,200
€ 64,500
€ 95,200
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 55 TFSI 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 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
228 kg
10.21 %
General
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CZSE
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
500 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
5.99 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
574 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
214 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
