The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 70,500
€ 85,300
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
122.9
207.3
199 in
Length
207.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
6.68 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 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 FSI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMV*
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
478 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
