Audi A8 2003 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.9 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 60 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 220 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 13.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 14.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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