The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 58,300
 VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
68.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
113.4
199
207.4 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
216 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data