The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
68.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
207.4 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
9.55 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEUA
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data