The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 87,000
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000

ⓘ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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton long V8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
118.1
203.7
207.4 in
Length
203.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton long V8
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6195 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
8.35 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton long V8
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
VW Phaeton long V8
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
248.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data