The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 93,600
 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
199.2 in
Length
203.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.19 %
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CEX*
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data