The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 75,300
€ 108,200
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
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
118.1
203.7
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 4.2 TDI
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
4.66 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
459 mi
Range
766 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
