The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 106,100
€ 115,700
€ 106,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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 60 TFSI e is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long W12
58
76.6
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
118
203.6
118.1
203.7
203.6 in
Length
203.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long W12
5236 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
2.59 %
General
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long 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 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long W12
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
443 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
11.82 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
