The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 108,600

€ 79,100

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
118.1
203.7
117.8
202.2
203.7 in
Length
202.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
1175 lb
21.86 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
359 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data