The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long W12
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
202.2 in
Length
203.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long W12
4200 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1175 lb
21.86 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data