The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
75.1 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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
203.9 in
Length
207.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
789 lb
15.47 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CEX*
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data