The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 79,700

€ 145,800

€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
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
113.4
199
122.9
207.3
199 in
Length
207.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.07 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
430 mi
Range
463 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data