Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro vs VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI
| Category | VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI | A8 3.0 TDI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l V6 | 3.0 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 239 / 236 | 232 / 229 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 450 / 332 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2208 / 4868 | 1904 / 4198 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 108 / 107 | 122 / 120 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI | A8 3.0 TDI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:53.60 | 1:50.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI | A8 3.0 TDI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.3 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 12.0 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 16.2 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 22.3 s | 21.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 29.8 s | 27.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 20.6 s | 18.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.4 s @ 74.6 mph | 11.0 s @ 77.0 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 17.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 16.4 s @ 95.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI | A8 3.0 TDI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 237 kph (147 mph) | 243 kph (151 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 58.4 kph (36.3 mph) | 57.9 kph (36.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI | A8 3.0 TDI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
A8 3.0 TDI quattro is the fastest by considerable margin.
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