The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 78,200
€ 92,700
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1450
1903
2118
1460
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
3001
5179
2992
5137
5179 mm
Length
5137 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2660 kg
Weight Difference:
245 kg
10.58 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.77 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
658 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
152.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
