The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 138,900

€ 72,500

€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.1
75.1
83.4
76.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
122.9
207.4
113.4
199.2
207.4 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
5.8 %

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

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 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
470 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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