The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 89,200
€ 91,100
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
118.1
203.7
117.8
202.2
203.7 in
Length
202.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
913 lb
17.82 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
