The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 60,000
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 60,000
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 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 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.43 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BKL*
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
861 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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
229.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data