The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 29.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1741 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
3001
5175
5267 mm
Length
5175 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2760 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
113 kg
5.06 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDSB
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data