The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 70,000
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
207.4 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
10.22 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data