The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.2 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 29.1 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
1903
2129
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
2881
5055
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
5055 mm
Length
5267 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1965 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2540 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
268 kg
12 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 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 L 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BMK*
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
861 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
133.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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