The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
199 in
Length
202.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
11.78 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BMK*
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data