The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 92,000

€ 104,500

€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.3
113.4
199
207.3 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
884 lb
16.74 %

General
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CHJA
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
142 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
37 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
769 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
295.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data