The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 104,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton W12 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
862 lb
16.32 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BAN*
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
10 mpg
city
29 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
861 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data