The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 111,300
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) VW Phaeton W12
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod 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 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
113.4
199
202.2 in
Length
199 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
4343 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
939 lb
17.78 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton 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 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CEUA
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

 REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data