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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
VS

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,258 km
    782 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
245hp183kW
211hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,238kg4,934lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
1,258km782mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
335L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.04,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
28.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 34 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,870 kg
4,123 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.07.7 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,258 km
782 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
8.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
1,258 km
782 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIAUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Is 368 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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