The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 138,900

€ 115,000

€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
1471
1949
2111
1450
1903
2129
1949 mm
Width
1903 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1471 mm
Height
1450 mm
3122
5267
2881
5055
5267 mm
Length
5055 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
2130 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
266 kg
11.1 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 bhp
444 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
625 NM
560 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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4.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4.32 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
24 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
470 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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