The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 116,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 92,000
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
207.3 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
875 lb
16.59 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

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
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
413 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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
386 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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 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
1142 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data