Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton and Audi A8 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Phaeton torque is 20 NM less than Audi A8. Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.5
14.7
Real fuel consumption:
14.1 l/100km
14.6 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
830 km on highway
630 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.06 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.91 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton and Audi A8 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
12.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
