The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 79,700
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
207.3 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
10.97 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
D4 (4H)
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CHJA
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
37 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data