The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 110,300

€ 75,300

€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton long V6
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
118.1
203.7
207.3 in
Length
203.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton long V6
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
9.92 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton long V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 long V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTGA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long V6
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
566 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
231.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data