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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 TDI V8

350 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
350hp261kW
335hp250kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,201kg4,852lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
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
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,154km717mi
Calculated
720km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,059mm199in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Max trunk volume
906L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
21.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
350 hp
261 kW
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
2,201 kg
4,852 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V85.6 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 4.7 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
1,154 km
717 mi
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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
5,059 mm
199.2 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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 A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
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
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,201 kg
4,852 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,154 km
717 mi
720 km
447 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 370 Nm more
  • Is 156 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 434 km (270 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

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

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