The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 81,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
1903
2129
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
2881
5055
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
2992
5135
5055 mm
Length
5135 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
278 kg
12.45 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BMK*
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
258 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.58 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10.06 kg/bhp
7.58 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
879 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data