The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 95,200
€ 81,500
€ 95,200
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 55 TFSI 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 V8.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
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 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.53 %
General
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZSE
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
