The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 78,200
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
207.3 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
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
13.17 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

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
CTBD
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 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
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 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
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data