The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 2.1 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 (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1903 mm
Width
1949 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1450 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
2881
5055
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
5055 mm
Length
5265 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2585 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
223 kg
9.99 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

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
*CAR*
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
254 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 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
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data