The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 86,800
€ 89,300
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI 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 V10 TDI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
1157 lb
21.16 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
645 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
234.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
