The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 71,900
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
203.7 in
Length
207.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
9.55 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CAR*
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data