The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 89,300
€ 98,700
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
123.1
208.7
199 in
Length
208.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
18.14 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 55 TFSI
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AJS*
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
490 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
