The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 60,000
 VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 V6.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
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 V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
4.92 %
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data