The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 70,500
 VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI 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 FSI.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
207.4 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
9.01 %
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDRA
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data