The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 58,300
€ 91,100
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
113.4
199
117.8
202.2
199 in
Length
202.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.25 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
