The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 77,400
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
199.2 in
Length
202.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
1.81 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CMV*
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data