Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
13.1
Real fuel consumption:
13.7 l/100km
14.2 l/100km
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
910 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
630 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)
Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine
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.
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
