Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8vsVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2011
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    244 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
350hp261kW
335hp250kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,730kg6,019lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
720km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
546L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
90L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
290g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
784 km
487 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
720 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
720 km
447 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
290 g/km
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 435 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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