The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 87,000
€ 95,200
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘ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 V8 is 0.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 55 TFSI.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
118.1
203.7
118
203.6
203.7 in
Length
203.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
703 lb
13.72 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
427 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
