The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 89,900
€ 70,500
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.3
113.4
199
207.3 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
6.68 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton 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 V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
879 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
