The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 104,500
€ 79,100
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
1082 lb
20.48 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
359 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
