The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 110,300

€ 58,300

€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 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 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
207.3 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.68 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton 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 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 V6
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
566 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
216 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data