Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
12.2
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1280 km on highway
960 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
5.18 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.45 m
Audi A8 is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Turning diameter:
13 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.