The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 93,600
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 81,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
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 3.0 TDI
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
1250 lb
22.48 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AJS*
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
879 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data