The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 121,400
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 77,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 121,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 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 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 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 3.0 TDI
5364 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1054 lb
19.65 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BRN*
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data