The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 65,800
€ 109,600
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
123.1
208.7
199 in
Length
208.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
7.15 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
94 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
20 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
1616 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
