The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 60,000
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 96,100
 Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.68 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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