The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 71,900
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 79,100
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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 3.0 TFSI
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
723 lb
14.69 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAR*
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data