The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 93,600
€ 93,600
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
118.1
203.7
118
203.6
203.7 in
Length
203.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
1041 lb
18.72 %
General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
*AJS*
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
490 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
