Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 19 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
11.0
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1130 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.18 m
5.05 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 13 cm longer than the Audi A8, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8.
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