The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 75,300
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 92,000
 Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
203.7 in
Length
207.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
12.34 %
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BKL*
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
769 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data