The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 79,700
€ 109,600
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘ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 60 TFSI e.
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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 60 TFSI e
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
6.83 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 60 TFSI e
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
94 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
430 mi
Range
1616 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
