The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 86,800

€ 63,600

€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 21 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton 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
2881
5055
5265 mm
Length
5055 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
278 kg
12.45 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
222 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6.39 kg/bhp
10.06 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
645 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton 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