The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 108,200
€ 68,000
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
207.3 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.64 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
766 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
