The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 85,300

€ 71,900

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
1471
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1471 mm
Height
1450 mm
3122
5265
3001
5175
5265 mm
Length
5175 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
223 kg
9.99 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long 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
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CTBA
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
849 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data