The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 145,800

€ 68,000

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod 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 V6.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.56 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
463 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data