The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 82,600

€ 64,500

€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 21.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 29.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1741
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1741 mm
Height
1450 mm
3122
5267
2881
5055
5267 mm
Length
5055 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
10.21 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
8.12 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
43 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
861 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data