The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 78,100
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 121,400
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
202.2 in
Length
203.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
4288 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1076 lb
20.06 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CHJA
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data