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 1.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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 4.2 TDI
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
5.28 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
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
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data