The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 63,600

€ 79,100

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
1450
1903
2129
1460
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
2881
5055
2992
5135
5055 mm
Length
5135 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
328 kg
14.69 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
*BMK*
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
440 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10.06 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
583 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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