The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 89,200
€ 77,600
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1450
1903
2129
1460
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
3001
5175
2992
5135
5175 mm
Length
5135 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2324 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg
Weight Difference:
369 kg
15.88 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BGH*
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4172 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 bhp
254 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
430 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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7.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
7.04 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
430 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
310 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
