The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 98,700
€ 72,500
€ 98,700
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 55 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
76.6
83.9
57.1
75.1
83.4
76.6 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
123.1
208.7
113.4
199.2
208.7 in
Length
199.2 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
10.21 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CZSE
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
