The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 104,500
€ 97,100
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton W12 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 50 TDI.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
123.1
208.7
199 in
Length
208.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
708 lb
13.4 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
10 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
359 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
