The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 100,200

€ 104,500

€ 100,200
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 4.0 TFSI cod is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 11.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.4
113.4
199
207.4 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
4453 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
829 lb
15.69 %

General
Audi A8 L 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 L 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
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Audi A8 L 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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
588 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 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








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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