The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 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
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI 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
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 4.2 TDI
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
4.53 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

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
CTEC
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
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
627 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
12.59 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
32 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
32 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
766 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
766 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data