The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 86,300
 VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
118.1
203.9
207.3 in
Length
203.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6107 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
3.61 %
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
216 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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