The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 7.8 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
1903
2118
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
2881
5059
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
5059 mm
Length
5137 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2545 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
263 kg
11.78 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 bhp
414 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data