The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 81,700

€ 75,300

€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 29.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
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
3001
5175
5267 mm
Length
5175 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
1965 kg
Kerb Weight
2276 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg

Weight Difference:
311 kg
13.66 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

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
VW Phaeton long V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
550 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6
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7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.96 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
861 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long 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).
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).
231.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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