The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V8 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
203.9 in
Length
202.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
13.99 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data