The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 81,700

€ 86,300

€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.1
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
122.9
207.4
118.1
203.9
207.4 in
Length
203.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
631 lb
12.72 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
861 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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