The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 106,100
€ 87,000
€ 106,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 60 TFSI e is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long 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
118.1
203.7
203.6 in
Length
203.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V8
5236 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.14 %
General
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long 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 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V8
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
443 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
11.82 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
248.2 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
