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

€ 81,400

€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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, 1.6 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.1
75.1
83.4
76.7 in
Width
75.1 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 TDI
4332 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
767 lb
15.04 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long 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
VW Phaeton long 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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
861 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long 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).
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
133.7 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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