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 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
76.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
68.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
207.4 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 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
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data