The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 98,300
€ 89,900
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
118.1
203.9
122.9
207.3
203.9 in
Length
207.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
11.57 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BGH*
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
447 mi
Range
879 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
