The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 92,000
 Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
199 in
Length
207.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
1069 lb
19.55 %
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AJS*
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
769 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data