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 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.4
9.8
Real fuel consumption:
13.1 l/100km
12.0 l/100km
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
1280 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
