The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 87,000
€ 106,100
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,100
ⓘ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 60 TFSI e.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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 60 TFSI e
5124 lb
Curb Weight
5236 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.14 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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 60 TFSI e
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
94 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
427 mi
Range
1616 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
