The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 79,700
€ 97,100
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 50 TDI.
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
123.1
208.7
199 in
Length
208.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
7.41 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
*BGH*
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
12 mpg
city
37 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
430 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
