The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 71,900
€ 102,300
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1450
1903
2129
1460
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
3001
5175
2992
5135
5175 mm
Length
5135 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
5.28 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
380 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
850 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.57 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
5.57 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
595 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
148.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
