The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 89,300
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 V10 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
14.52 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*AJS*
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data