The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 115,000

€ 92,000

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
122.9
207.3
199 in
Length
207.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
884 lb
16.74 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BRN*
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
386 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
769 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
274.7 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
274.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data