Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VvsVolkswagen 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 A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335hp250kW
335hp250kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,730kg6,019lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 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
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 1.0 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
750 km
466 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
750 km
466 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 425 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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