The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 104,500

€ 100,200

€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.1
74.9
83.8
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
113.4
199
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 4.0 TFSI cod
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
829 lb
15.69 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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