The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 73,500
€ 91,100
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
1450
1903
2129
1460
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
3001
5175
2992
5137
5175 mm
Length
5137 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg
Weight Difference:
323 kg
14.46 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
366 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
445 NM
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.22 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
5.22 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
621 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
