The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
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 3.0 TFSI
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
1157 lb
21.16 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AJS*
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data