The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 77,600
€ 108,600
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 4 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
1460
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
2992
5135
3001
5175
5135 mm
Length
5175 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2438 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg
Weight Difference:
483 kg
19.81 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
414 bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
550 NM
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.89 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
5.89 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
39 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
26 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
864 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
295.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
374 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
472 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
