The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 81,400
€ 98,700
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
57.1
75.1
83.4
58.5
76.6
83.9
75.1 in
Width
76.6 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.9
123.1
208.7
203.9 in
Length
208.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
12.24 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 55 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CEX*
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
658 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
