The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 71,900
€ 78,100
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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 DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.9 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
595 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
