Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.1
10.9
Real fuel consumption:
14.0 l/100km
13.7 l/100km
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
1090 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
650 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)
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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.
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
