The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘ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 21 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
1903
2129
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
2881
5055
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
5055 mm
Length
5265 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
2480 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2585 kg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
470 kg
18.95 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AJS*
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4921 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
309 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 bhp
254 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
750 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
750 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
8.03 kg/bhp
7.91 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
25 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
308 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data