The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 72,500

€ 104,400

€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
75.1
83.4
57.5
76.7
83.1
75.1 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
113.4
199.2
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
675 lb
13.54 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
658 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
572 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data