The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 104,500
€ 78,100
€ 104,500
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 VW Phaeton W12 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
113.4
199
117.8
202.2
199 in
Length
202.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
994 lb
18.82 %
General
VW Phaeton 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 W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
VW Phaeton 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
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
10 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
359 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
