The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 93,600
€ 78,100
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
118.1
203.7
117.8
202.2
203.7 in
Length
202.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
1272 lb
22.88 %
General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AJS*
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
490 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
