The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
199.2 in
Length
202.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.9 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CEX*
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data