The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 58,300
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 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 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 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 V6 (02 - 04)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.24 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data