The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 64,500

€ 97,700

€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
113.4
199
122.9
207.4
199 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
5.06 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAR*
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
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).
154.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data