Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.6
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
470'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 might be a better choice in this respect.
Volkswagen Phaeton is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 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 255 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
