The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 72,500
€ 77,600
€ 72,500
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 7.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1450
1908
2118
1460
1949
2111
1908 mm
Width
1949 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
2881
5059
2992
5135
5059 mm
Length
5135 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2261 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg
Weight Difference:
306 kg
13.53 %
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
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 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
148 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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9.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.34 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
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
658 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 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).
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
174.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 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
519 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
