The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 119,800
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 119,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long W12 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
203.7 in
Length
207.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
855 lb
15.91 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data