The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 95,200
€ 116,500
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 55 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
58
76.6
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
118
203.6
113.4
199.2
203.6 in
Length
199.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
4420 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
853 lb
16.18 %
General
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
D5 (4N)
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 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZSE
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
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 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 55 TFSI
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
