The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 79,700
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 89,900
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
74.9
83.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
199 in
Length
207.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
10.3 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BGH*
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
879 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data