The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 76,100

€ 100,200

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
74.9
83.8
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
118.1
203.7
122.9
207.4
203.7 in
Length
207.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
11.24 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data