The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 29.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
1908
2118
1949 mm
Width
1908 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1741 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
2881
5059
5267 mm
Length
5059 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2261 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2780 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
6.24 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

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

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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