The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 70,000
€ 115,000
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
117.8
202.2
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1160 lb
21.96 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
932 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
