The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 100,200

€ 72,500

€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.1
75.1
83.4
76.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
68.5 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.4
113.4
199.2
207.4 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
10.65 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 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 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CEUA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
588 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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