Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Audi A8 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 9 HP less power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 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 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine Audi A8 2004 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5000 | |
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