The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 109,600
€ 78,200
€ 109,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
76.6
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
123.1
208.7
118.1
203.9
208.7 in
Length
203.9 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
5302 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.73 %
General
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long 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 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
443 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
11.97 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
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 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
