The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 108,200
€ 89,200
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V8
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.3
118.1
203.7
207.3 in
Length
203.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V8
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
6.64 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
766 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
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).
246.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
