The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 121,400
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 121,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
203.9 in
Length
202.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
5364 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1076 lb
20.06 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BRN*
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data