The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
75.1 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
199.2 in
Length
207.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.03 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
766 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data