Audi A8 (2003 – 2005) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,670 kg against 2,124 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2003 – 2005
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 450 hp | 241 – 420 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 650 Nm | 315 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 8.1 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 241 – 250 km/h | 239 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km | 11.4 – 15.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 – 5,182 mm | 5,179 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 – 3,073 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,960 kg | 2,124 – 2,462 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.