The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 TDI DPF
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
602 lb
12.23 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDRA
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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