The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.8 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 29.1 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
1908
2118
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1908 mm
Width
1949 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
2881
5059
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5059 mm
Length
5267 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
2261 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
256 kg
11.32 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CEX*
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
9.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.34 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
861 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data