The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 93,600
 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
207.3 in
Length
203.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6680 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1162 lb
20.9 %
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHJA
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

Performance

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
234.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data