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 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
11.09 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
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
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton W12
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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