The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 115,700
€ 92,700
€ 115,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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 4.2 TDI
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
15.09 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
152.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
