The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 85,300

€ 89,400

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.3
113.4
199.2
207.3 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
7.88 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V8
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17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
849 mi
Range
447 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data