The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 138,900

€ 70,500

€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 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 FSI.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
207.4
113.4
199
207.4 in
Length
199 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.12 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
470 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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