The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 73,500

€ 74,000

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 V6 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
118.1
203.7
117.8
202.2
203.7 in
Length
202.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
14.24 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CEX*
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
621 mi
Range
874 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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