The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 71,900
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
3001
5175
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
5175 mm
Length
5265 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2720 kg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
63 kg
2.82 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 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 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CAR*
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 L 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 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
766 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data