The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 65,800
€ 77,600
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1450
1903
2129
1460
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
2881
5055
2992
5135
5055 mm
Length
5135 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg
Weight Difference:
278 kg
12.45 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CEX*
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 bhp
254 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
621 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
