The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 58,300
€ 93,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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 in
113.4
199
118
203.6
199 in
Length
203.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.68 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
490 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
