The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 86,300
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 96,100
 Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
203.9 in
Length
207.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
12.94 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CMV*
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
21 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
490 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
183.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
216 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data