The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 68,000
€ 81,000
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.49 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BKL*
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
462 mi
Range
879 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
