The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
203.9 in
Length
207.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
6.73 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data