The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 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 V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 TDI DPF
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
4.61 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data