2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A5 | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A5 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |