The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 77,400
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 138,900
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199.2 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.12 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CMV*
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Environmental Impact
216 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data